Discovery Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 17:46 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Discovery Basin

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Discovery Basin 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 Expected	13 April
Next Snow Amount	8cm
Next 48 Hours	8cm
Next 7 Days	15cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Discovery Basin

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 9℃
Min -9℃

16cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,159m to resort level (1,800m).

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Discovery Basin Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Discovery Basin from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 12	up to 1cm New Snow Cloudy. Snow falling to 2,159m, with rain below.	Max 9℃ Min 2℃
Mon 13	4cm to 8cm New Snow Patchy heavy snow at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,079m to resort level (1,800m).	Max 4℃ Min 0℃
Tue 14	Cloudy.	Max 8℃ Min -2℃
Wed 15	2cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 1,899m to resort level (1,800m).	Max 6℃ Min -3℃
Thu 16	4cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,800m).	Max 0℃ Min -8℃
Fri 17	Cloudy.	Max 2℃ Min -9℃
Sat 18	Cloudy.	Max 7℃ Min -7℃

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 17:46 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Discovery Basin, USA at 1,800m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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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.

Off-Piste Safety in Discovery Basin

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Discovery Basin, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.