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Discovery Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Discovery Basin Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 13 April 2026 05:42 NZST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Discovery Basin

1-week from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Discovery Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Discovery Basin?

Discovery Basin Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,142m)
Next Snow Expected12 April
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours3cm
Next 7 Days13cm

7-Day Snow Outlook for Discovery Basin

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 10℃
Min -11℃

14cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,199m to resort level (1,800m).

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Discovery Basin Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

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 2,199m to 2,139m, with rain below.

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

Max 7℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 1,939m to 1,929m, with rain below.

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

Max 8℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

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

Max 7℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Wed
15

3cm New Snow

MixedCloudCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

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

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

Max -1℃
Min -6℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Thu
16

6cm New Snow

SnowSnowLt Snow ShwrsLt Snow Shwrs

Snow showers early, then light snow showers later.

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

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

Max 2℃
Min -11℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -11℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Fri
17

2cm New Snow

SnowSnowCloudLt Snow Shwrs

Snow showers, cloudy, light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,839m to resort level (1,800m).

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

Max 7℃
Min -9℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

CloudFairClearCloud

Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.

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

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.

Discovery Basin Snow Forecast updated at 05:42 NZST, next update expected 11:00 NZST.

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.