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Red Lodge Mountain Snow Forecast - 20th April 2025

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Red Lodge Mountain Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Red Lodge Mountain

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Red Lodge Mountain, United States for 15 days from 20 April.

Updated 20 April 2025 10:38 NZST.

Red Lodge Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected20 April
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours11cm
Next 7 Days20cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Red Lodge Mountain.

Forecast for today in Red Lodge Mountain

Max 5℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
20

1cm to 2cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 2,189m to resort level.

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Updated 20 April 2025 14:40 NZST

Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Red Lodge Mountain over the next 2 days.

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Red Lodge Mountain Snow Report

Red Lodge Mountain Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
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Red Lodge Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Red Lodge Mountain from OpenMeteo
Sun
20
Mon
21
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
WindNW F2W F3W F3SW F3SW F4
2,869m
0℃
Cloud
+2cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-2℃
Snow
+8cm
0℃
Mixed
5℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
SW F2W F2SW F2SW F3SW F3
2,504m
3℃
Cloud
+1cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+10cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
1℃
Light Snow
+6cm
3℃
Clear
10℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
W F2SW F2S F2SW F3
2,138m
5℃
Cloud
+1cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
4℃
Mixed
1℃
Snow
+7cm
5℃
Clear
13℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,189m
to 2,138m

varying 2,249m
to 2,138m

varying 2,169m
to 2,138m

2,138m

Max Town5℃3℃4℃1℃5℃13℃12℃
Min Town-1℃-3℃-5℃-3℃-4℃0℃5℃

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.

Red Lodge Mountain 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 5℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
20

1cm to 2cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 2,189m to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min -3℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
21

3cm to 7cm New Snow

CloudLt Snow ShwrsClearLt Snow Shwrs

Cloudy first, light snow showers then clear sky, light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,249m to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
22

up to 2cm New Snow

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,169m to resort level.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
23

7cm to 8cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsSnowSnowLt Snow Shwrs

Light snow showers, heavy snow showers, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 5℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 13℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
25

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
26

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Red Lodge Mountain, 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 Red Lodge Mountain, 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.

Red Lodge Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 10:38 NZST, next update expected 16:00 NZST.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Red Lodge Mountain

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