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Discovery Basin Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 11th October 2026

Discovery Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 October 2026 00:44 NZDT

2-Day Forecast for Discovery Basin

48-hours from 11 October.

See below for forecast detail

Discovery Basin Snow Forecast updated at 00:44 NZDT, next update expected 06:00 NZDT.

Forecast for today in Discovery Basin

Max 0℃
Min -4℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
11

4cm New Snow

SnowSnowCloudCloud

Heavy snow showers, snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level (1,800m).

Forecast times for Discovery Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Discovery Basin

Max 0℃
Min -8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -8℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
12

2cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudSnow

Cloudy early, then heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level (1,800m).

Forecast times for Discovery Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Discovery Basin from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sun00:00Fog

Cloudy at altitude.
Fog below.
-3℃E
Breeze
35%
Sun01:00Hvy Snow

1cm to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (1,800m).

Heavy snow.-3℃E
Breeze
35%
Sun02:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-3℃E
Breeze
55%
Sun03:00Fog

Cloudy at altitude.
Fog below.
-3℃E
Breeze
60%
Sun04:00Snow

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (1,800m).

Heavy snow showers.-4℃E
Breeze
55%
Sun05:00Snow

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (1,800m).

Heavy snow showers.-4℃E
Light
65%
Sun06:00Fog

Cloudy at altitude.
Fog below.
-4℃E
Breeze
70%
Sun07:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃E
Breeze
45%
Sun08:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃E
Breeze
25%
Sun09:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃E
Breeze
20%
Sun10:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃E
Breeze
10%
Sun11:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃E
Breeze
10%
Sun12:00Cloud

Cloudy.-2℃E
Breeze
10%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃E
Breeze
20%
Sun14:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-1℃E
Breeze
25%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃E
Breeze
20%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy.0℃E
Breeze
25%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy.0℃E
Breeze
25%
Sun18:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃E
Breeze
25%
Sun19:00Cloud

Cloudy.-2℃E
Light
40%
Sun20:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃E
Light
40%
Sun21:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃E
Light
50%
Sun22:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-3℃E
Light
45%
Sun23:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-3℃E
Light
50%
Mon00:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-4℃SE
Light
50%
Mon01:00Fog

Cloudy at altitude.
Fog below.
-4℃SE
Light
30%
Mon02:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃SE
Light
35%
Mon03:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
-5℃SE
Breeze
35%
Mon04:00Cloud

Cloudy.-6℃SE
Breeze
20%
Mon05:00Cloud

Cloudy.-7℃SE
Breeze
5%
Mon06:00Cloud

Cloudy.-6℃SE
Breeze
0%
Mon07:00Cloud

Cloudy.-7℃SE
Breeze
0%
Mon08:00Cloud

Cloudy.-8℃SE
Breeze
0%
Mon09:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃SE
Breeze
0%
Mon10:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃SE
Breeze
0%
Mon11:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
-2℃SE
Light
0%
Mon12:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃SE
Light
0%
Mon13:00Snow

Cloudy at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
0℃SE
Light
0%
Mon14:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.0℃SE
Calm
0%
Mon15:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.0℃SE
Light
0%
Mon16:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.0℃SE
Light
0%
Mon17:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.0℃SE
Light
0%
Mon18:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-1℃SE
Light
0%
Mon19:00Fog

Cloudy at altitude.
Fog below.
-1℃SE
Light
0%
Mon20:00Fog

Cloudy at altitude.
Fog below.
-2℃SE
Light
0%
Mon21:00Fog

Fog.-2℃SE
Light
0%
Mon22:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
-3℃SE
Light
0%
Mon23:00Mixed

Clear spells.-2℃SE
Light
0%

Snow Forecast near Discovery Basin

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Discovery Basin are not available.

Discovery Basin Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Discovery Basin.

This Snow Forecast for Discovery Basin, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Discovery Basin, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

How reliable is the snow in Discovery Basin?

Discovery Basin typically boasts a solid snow depth, often exceeding 150 inches annually, with reliable snowfall throughout the winter season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for real-time information.