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Smugglers Notch Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th April 2026

Smugglers Notch 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 17:43 NZST

2-Day Forecast for Smugglers Notch

48-hours from 12 April.

See below for forecast detail

Smugglers Notch Snow Forecast updated at 17:43 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Smugglers Notch

Max 10℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Smugglers Notch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Smugglers Notch

Max 14℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
13

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleShwrsCloudCloud

Light drizzle, rain showers, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Smugglers Notch are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Smugglers Notch from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sun00:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun01:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃SW
Light
0%
Sun02:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃SW
Light
0%
Sun03:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃SW
Light
0%
Sun04:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃SW
Light
0%
Sun05:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃SW
Light
0%
Sun06:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
2℃SW
Light
0%
Sun07:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Light
0%
Sun08:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
5℃SW
Light
0%
Sun09:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun10:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Light
0%
Sun11:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SW
Light
0%
Sun12:00Cloud

Cloudy.9℃SW
Light
0%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy.10℃SW
Light
5%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy.10℃SW
Light
10%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy.10℃SW
Light
20%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy.10℃SW
Light
30%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Light
30%
Sun18:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Breeze
40%
Sun19:00Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
6℃SW
Breeze
45%
Sun20:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.6℃SW
Breeze
55%
Sun21:00Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Drizzle below.
6℃SW
Strong
65%
Sun22:00Lt Rain

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
6℃SW
Strong
90%
Sun23:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
6℃SW
Strong
90%
Mon00:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
6℃SW
Strong
90%
Mon01:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
6℃SW
Strong
90%
Mon02:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
6℃SW
Strong
90%
Mon03:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
8℃SW
Strong
90%
Mon04:00Cloud

Cloudy.10℃SW
Strong
55%
Mon05:00Cloud

Cloudy.11℃SW
Strong
40%
Mon06:00Cloud

Cloudy.11℃SW
Strong
25%
Mon07:00Cloud

Cloudy.12℃SW
Strong
20%
Mon08:00Cloud

Cloudy.11℃SW
Strong
15%
Mon09:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.13℃SW
Strong
20%
Mon10:00Cloud

Cloudy.13℃SW
Strong
30%
Mon11:00Lt Rain

Snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
13℃SW
Strong
70%
Mon12:00Rain

Rain.14℃SW
Strong
70%
Mon13:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
14℃SW
Strong
65%
Mon14:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
14℃SW
Breeze
65%
Mon15:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
14℃SW
Breeze
65%
Mon16:00Cloud

Cloudy.14℃SW
Breeze
65%
Mon17:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.13℃SW
Breeze
65%
Mon18:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.12℃SW
Breeze
65%
Mon19:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.12℃SW
Light
40%
Mon20:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.12℃SW
Light
40%
Mon21:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.12℃SW
Light
40%
Mon22:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.12℃SW
Light
40%
Mon23:00Cloud

Cloudy.12℃SW
Light
40%

Snow Forecast near Smugglers Notch

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Smugglers Notch are not available.

Smugglers Notch Snow

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

This Snow Forecast for Smugglers Notch, 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 Smugglers Notch, 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.

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.