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Elk Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Elk Meadows Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 12 April 2026 17:44 NZST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Elk Meadows

1-week from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Elk Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Elk Meadows?

Elk Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,970m)
Next Snow Expected14 April
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days11cm

7-Day Snow Outlook for Elk Meadows

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 12℃
Min -14℃

10cm New Snow

Snow Line from 3,099m to resort level (2,770m).

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Elk Meadows 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 12℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudClear

Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.

Forecast times for Elk Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 10℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
13

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearCloud

Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Elk Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 5℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
14

2cm New Snow

ClearCloudSnowMixed

Clear sky first, cloudy then snow showers, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 3,099m to resort level (2,770m).

Forecast times for Elk Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 7℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Wed
15

up to 1cm New Snow

FogFogSnowCloud

Fog, snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level (2,770m).

Forecast times for Elk Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 10℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
16

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Elk Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 8℃
Min -7℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Fri
17

4cm to 7cm New Snow

MixedCloudClearMixed

Clear spells first, cloudy then clear sky, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 3,069m to resort level (2,770m).

Forecast times for Elk Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max -1℃
Min -14℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -14℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
18

1cm New Snow

SnowSnowFogClear

Heavy snow showers, fog, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level (2,770m).

Forecast times for Elk Meadows are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

This Snow Forecast for Elk Meadows, 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 Elk Meadows, 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.

Elk Meadows Snow Forecast updated at 17:44 NZST, next update expected 23:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Elk Meadows

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Elk Meadows
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Eldora Mountain Resort7cm 12cm
Arapahoe Basin6cm 11cm
Winter Park5cm 11cm
Loveland Ski Area5cm 10cm

Snow Reliability

Elk Meadows enjoys impressive snow reliability, with an average snowfall of over 300 inches annually and snow depths that typically range from 30 to 80 inches throughout the season. For the latest updates on snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski.