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Discovery Basin Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th April 2026

Discovery Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 23:46 NZST

2-Day Forecast for Discovery Basin

48-hours from 12 April.

See below for forecast detail

Discovery Basin Snow Forecast updated at 23:46 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Discovery Basin

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudClearCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,249m to 2,209m, with rain below.

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

Forecast for tomorrow in Discovery Basin

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudClearCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,869m 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?
Sun00:00Mixed

Fog at altitude.
Mixed below.
5℃S
Light
0%
Sun01:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃S
Light
0%
Sun02:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
3℃S
Light
0%
Sun03:00Clear

Clear sky.3℃S
Light
0%
Sun04:00Clear

Clear sky.3℃S
Light
0%
Sun05:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃S
Light
0%
Sun06:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃S
Light
0%
Sun07:00Fair

Fair.2℃S
Light
0%
Sun08:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃S
Light
0%
Sun09:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃S
Light
0%
Sun10:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃S
Light
0%
Sun11:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃S
Light
0%
Sun12:00Cloud

Cloudy.9℃S
Light
0%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy.9℃S
Light
10%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy.10℃S
Light
20%
Sun15:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
9℃S
Breeze
30%
Sun16:00Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Drizzle below.
7℃S
Light
40%
Sun17:00Rain

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,209m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Rain below.
5℃S
Light
60%
Sun18:00Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Drizzle below.
6℃S
Light
40%
Sun19:00Hvy Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,249m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
5℃S
Light
45%
Sun20:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
5℃S
Light
55%
Sun21:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃S
Light
55%
Sun22:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
4℃S
Light
30%
Sun23:00Mixed

Clear spells.3℃S
Light
20%
Mon00:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃W
Light
20%
Mon01:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃W
Light
15%
Mon02:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃W
Light
15%
Mon03:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃W
Light
15%
Mon04:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃W
Light
15%
Mon05:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃W
Light
10%
Mon06:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃W
Light
10%
Mon07:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃W
Breeze
10%
Mon08:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃W
Breeze
15%
Mon09:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃W
Breeze
20%
Mon10:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃W
Breeze
15%
Mon11:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃W
Breeze
20%
Mon12:00Cloud

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

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
3℃W
Breeze
25%
Mon13:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,809m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
3℃W
Breeze
35%
Mon14:00Cloud

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,869m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
2℃W
Breeze
35%
Mon15:00Mixed

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,869m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
3℃W
Breeze
30%
Mon16:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
3℃W
Breeze
20%
Mon17:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃W
Breeze
80%
Mon18:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃W
Breeze
80%
Mon19:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃W
Breeze
15%
Mon20:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃W
Breeze
15%
Mon21:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃W
Breeze
15%
Mon22:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃W
Breeze
15%
Mon23:00Cloud

Cloudy.0℃W
Light
15%

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.

Snow Reliability

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.