Red Lodge Mountain Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Red Lodge Mountain
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This is the Snow Forecast for Red Lodge Mountain, United States for 15 days from 9 May.
Updated 09 May 2025 10:35 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 14 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm |
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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 17℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then clear sky later.
Red Lodge Mountain has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Red Lodge Mountain Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Red Lodge Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | Thu 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F4 | SW F4 | S F4 | SW F3 | |
| 2,869m | 12℃
 | 16℃
 | 14℃
| 10℃
| 5℃
+1cm
| -1℃
 +7cm
| 0℃
+1cm
|
| SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F4 | SW F3 | SE F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | |
| 2,504m | 15℃
| 19℃
| 18℃
| 16℃
| 9℃
| 0℃
+7cm
| 3℃
+1cm
|
| S F3 | SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | W F2 | ||
| 2,138m | 17℃
| 22℃
| 21℃
| 19℃
| 12℃
| 1℃
 +8cm
| 5℃
+1cm
|
| Snow Line | 2,138m | 2,138m | varying 2,369m | ||||
| Max Town | 17℃ | 22℃ | 21℃ | 19℃ | 12℃ | 1℃ | 5℃ |
| Min Town | 7℃ | 12℃ | 12℃ | 8℃ | 1℃ | -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.
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 17℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then clear sky later.
Max 22℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 22℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 21℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 19℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, light rain showers later.
Max 12℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
14
7cm to 8cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, fog, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
15
1cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,369m to resort level.
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 10:35 NZST, next update expected imminently.
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.