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Hickory Snow Forecast - 2nd April 2025

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Hickory Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Hickory

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Hickory, United States for 15 days from 2 April.

Updated 02 April 2025 07:33 NZDT.

Hickory Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected2 April
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours9cm
Next 7 Days9cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Hickory

Max 4℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
02

1cm to 2cm New Snow

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 239m to resort level.

Hickory has 9cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Hickory Snow Report

Hickory Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
-

Hickory 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hickory from OpenMeteo
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
WindSE F3S F4NW F3NW F3SW F3
580m
0℃
Cloud
+2cm
13℃
Snow
+6cm
9℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
7℃
Fog
5℃
Cloud
1℃
Mixed
S F2S F3NW F2W F2SW F3
397m
2℃
Cloud
+2cm
14℃
Snow
+5cm
11℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
8℃
Fog
6℃
Cloud
3℃
Mixed
S F2NW F2SW F3
213m
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
16℃
Snow
+4cm
12℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
9℃
Fog
8℃
Lt Rain
4℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 239m
to 213m

varying 399m
to 213m

Max Town4℃16℃12℃5℃9℃8℃4℃
Min Town-3℃1℃2℃2℃3℃2℃-1℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Hickory 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 4℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
02

1cm to 2cm New Snow

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 239m to resort level.

Max 16℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
03

4cm to 6cm New Snow

SnowMixedFogCloud

Snow showers first, clear spells then fog, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 399m to resort level.

Max 12℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 5℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudDrizzleHvy Drizzle

Cloudy, drizzle, heavy drizzle later.

Max 9℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleShwrsFogCloud

Light drizzle first, rain showers then fog, cloudy later.

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleCloudClearClear

Light drizzle, cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Hickory, 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 Hickory, 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.

Hickory Snow Forecast updated at 07:33 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Hickory

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Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Hickory

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Hickory, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Hickory, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Hickory is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Hickory will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Hickory for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.