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Snow King Snow Forecast - 21st March 2026

Snow King Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 12:43 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Snow King

Snow and Weather from 21 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Snow King Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Snow King?

Snow King Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,141m)
Next Snow Expected21 March
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours13cm
Next 7 Days16cm

Forecast for today in Snow King

Max -9℃
Min -15℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -15℃ and not getting above -9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
21

1cm New Snow

SnowSnowClearCloud

Snow showers, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level (1,901m).

Forecast times for Snow King are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 21 March 2026 16:43 NZDT

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Snow King from OpenMeteo(GFS)
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
WindSW F2SW F2SE F2NW F4
2,380m
-12℃
Clear
+1cm
-14℃
Snow
+9cm
-12℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-13℃
Cloud
-12℃
Clear
-7℃
Cloud
+3cm
-9℃
Cloud
SW F2SW F2SE F2NW F4
2,141m
-10℃
Clear
+1cm
-12℃
Snow
+8cm
-11℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-11℃
Cloud
-10℃
Clear
-6℃
Cloud
+2cm
-8℃
Cloud
W F3SW F2SE F2NW F4
1,901m
-9℃
Clear
+1cm
-10℃
Snow
+9cm
-9℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-9℃
Cloud
-9℃
Clear
-4℃
Cloud
+2cm
-6℃
Cloud
Snow Line

1,901m

1,901m

1,901m

1,901m

varying 2,229m
to 1,901m

1,901m

Max Town-9℃-10℃-9℃-9℃-9℃-4℃-6℃
Min Town-15℃-14℃-18℃-20℃-14℃-14℃-22℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Snow King

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Snow King
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Attitash Bear Peak20cm 24cm
Waterville Valley15cm 19cm
Loon Mountain12cm 17cm
Bretton Woods10cm 15cm
Cannon Mountain10cm 14cm

Snow Reliability

Snow King enjoys reliable snow conditions with an average annual snowfall of around 150 inches. For the latest snow depth and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Snow King

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