Moonlight Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 October 2026 06:41 NZDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 12 October 2026 08:49 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Moonlight Basin over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Moonlight Basin
48-hours from 11 October.
See below for forecast detail
Moonlight Basin Snow Forecast updated at 06:41 NZDT, next update expected 12:00 NZDT.
Forecast for today in Moonlight Basin
Max 2℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
11
12cm to 13cm New Snow
Fog early, then heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 3,039m to resort level (2,134m).
Forecast times for Moonlight Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 October 2026 08:49 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Moonlight Basin over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Moonlight Basin
Max -1℃
Min -7℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
12
2cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (2,134m).
Forecast times for Moonlight Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Fog. | 0℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fog below. | 0℃ | SE Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 02:00 |  | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 0℃ | SE Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 03:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Rain below. | -1℃ | SE Light | 55% |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fog below. | 0℃ | SE Light | 45% | |
| Sun | 05:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | -1℃ | SE Calm | 50% |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -1℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 0℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | SE Light | 85% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | SE Light | 80% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | SE Breeze | 85% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ | SE Breeze | 90% |
| Sun | 17:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 0℃ | SE Light | 95% |
| Sun | 18:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 0℃ | SE Light | 90% |
| Sun | 19:00 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -1℃ | SE Light | 90% |
| Sun | 20:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | SE Light | 85% |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | SE Light | 80% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SE Light | 95% |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SE Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SE Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 02:00 |  | Clear spells. | -5℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Fog at altitude. Mixed below. | -7℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -6℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | -7℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | SE Calm | 5% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Fog. | -2℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Fog. | -2℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Fog. | -1℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | SE Light | 10% |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -1℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -3℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
Snow Forecast near Moonlight Basin
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky | 13cm | 13cm |
Moonlight Basin Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Moonlight Basin.
This Snow Forecast for Moonlight 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 Moonlight 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.
How reliable is the snow in Moonlight Basin?
Moonlight Basin enjoys reliable snowfall, typically receiving around 300 inches annually, ensuring excellent conditions throughout the season. For the most current snow depth and conditions, be sure to check the latest information on J2Ski.