Smugglers Notch Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 02 May 2026 23:41 NZST
Snow Forecast for Smugglers Notch
Snow and Weather from 2 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Smugglers Notch Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Smugglers Notch?
| Next Snow Expected | 3 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm |
Forecast for today in Smugglers Notch
Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
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up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 779m to 569m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Smugglers Notch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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| Sat 02 | Sun 03 | Mon 04 | Tue 05 | Wed 06 | Thu 07 | Fri 08 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | W F3 | |||
| 1,110m | 2℃
+1cm
| 1℃
+3cm
| 9℃
+1cm
| 15℃
 | 7℃
 | 6℃
 | 3℃
 +2cm
|
| NW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | W F3 | ||||
| 715m | 5℃
+1cm
| 3℃
 +2cm
| 11℃
| 18℃
| 9℃
| 9℃
| 5℃
+1cm
|
| NW F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 | W F3 | ||||
| 320m | 8℃
| 7℃
| 14℃
| 21℃
| 12℃
| 11℃
| 8℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 779m | 499m | varying 999m | varying 989m | |||
| Max Town | 8℃ | 7℃ | 14℃ | 21℃ | 12℃ | 11℃ | 8℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ | 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.
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Snow Forecast near Smugglers Notch
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe | 4cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Bolton Valley Resort | 2cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Bolton Valley | - | 1cm |
Snow Reliability
Smugglers Notch enjoys reliable snowfall, typically accumulating over 300 inches annually. Snow depths are usually ample throughout the season, with periodic updates available on J2Ski for the latest conditions.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Smugglers Notch
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Smugglers Notch, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Smugglers Notch, 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 Smugglers Notch 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 Smugglers Notch 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 Smugglers Notch 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.