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Magic Mountain Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Magic Mountain Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 00:49 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Magic Mountain

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Magic Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Magic Mountain?

Magic Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (385m)
Next Snow Expected22 March
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days4cm

Forecast for today in Magic Mountain

Max 11℃
Min -2℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Magic Mountain from OpenMeteo(GFS)
Fri
20
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
WindSW F3NW F3NW F2SE F2
629m
7℃
Cloud
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
2℃
Snow
+4cm
-2℃
Cloud
2℃
Clear
3℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
+1cm
SE F2W F2NW F2SE F2
385m
9℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
3℃
Snow
+3cm
0℃
Cloud
3℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
13℃
Cloud
+1cm
SE F2W F2NW F2SE F2
141m
11℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
5℃
Snow
+2cm
1℃
Cloud
5℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
14℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 299m
to 141m

varying 229m
to 141m

141m

varying 189m
to 141m

Max Town11℃9℃5℃1℃5℃6℃14℃
Min Town-2℃1℃1℃-5℃-5℃2℃2℃

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.

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Snow Forecast near Magic Mountain

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Magic Mountain
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Okemo Mountain9cm 11cm
Bromley Mountain8cm 10cm
Ascutney5cm 7cm
Stratton Mountain6cm 7cm
Mount Snow4cm 6cm

Snow Reliability

Magic Mountain typically enjoys a solid snowpack, with average depths reaching 5 feet during peak season. The area experiences consistent snowfall, ensuring great conditions throughout the winter; for the latest updates, check J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Magic Mountain

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Magic Mountain, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Magic Mountain, 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 Magic Mountain 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 Magic Mountain 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 Magic Mountain 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.