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Powderhorn Snow Forecast - 13th March 2025

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Powderhorn Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Powderhorn

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This is the Snow Forecast for Powderhorn, United States for 16 days from 13 March.

Updated 13 March 2025 17:37 NZDT.

Powderhorn Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected15 March
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours3cm
Next 7 Days3cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Powderhorn

Max 4℃
Min -13℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -13℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Powderhorn has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Powderhorn Snow Report

Powderhorn Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Powderhorn 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Powderhorn from OpenMeteo
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
WindSE F2SE F3S F3NW F4NE F3SE F3
3,000m
0℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
+3cm
-18℃
Clear
-9℃
Cloud
-9℃
Cloud
-14℃
Cloud
SE F2SE F3S F3NW F4NE F3SE F3
2,750m
2℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
+2cm
-16℃
Clear
-7℃
Cloud
-8℃
Cloud
-12℃
Cloud
SE F2SE F3S F3NW F4NE F3SE F3
2,499m
4℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
+1cm
-14℃
Clear
-5℃
Cloud
-6℃
Cloud
-10℃
Cloud
Snow Line

2,499m

Max Town4℃10℃7℃-14℃-5℃-6℃-10℃
Min Town-13℃-6℃-16℃-20℃-16℃-12℃-17℃

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.

Powderhorn 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 -13℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -13℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 10℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 7℃
Min -16℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -16℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

1cm to 3cm New Snow

SnowCloudCloudSnow

Snow showers, cloudy, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -14℃
Min -20℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -20℃ and not getting above -14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
16

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max -5℃
Min -16℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -16℃ and not getting above -5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
17

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max -6℃
Min -12℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -12℃ and not getting above -6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max -10℃
Min -17℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -17℃ and not getting above -10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
19

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

This Snow Forecast for Powderhorn, 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 Powderhorn, 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.

Powderhorn Snow Forecast updated at 17:37 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Powderhorn

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Powderhorn
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Glenwood Ski Hill9cm 11cm
Afton Alps-1cm
Hyland Ski-1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Powderhorn

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