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The Balsams Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 21st March 2026

The Balsams 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 22 March 2026 06:44 NZDT

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 22 March 2026 11:44 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 16cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for The Balsams over the next 2 days.

2-Day Forecast for The Balsams

48-hours from 21 March.

See below for forecast detail

The Balsams Snow Forecast updated at 06:44 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in The Balsams

Max -1℃
Min -7℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
21

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Forecast times for The Balsams are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 22 March 2026 11:44 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 16cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for The Balsams over the next 2 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in The Balsams

Max -2℃
Min -8℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
22

9cm to 10cm New Snow

CloudSnowSnowSnow

Cloudy, snow showers, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level (535m).

Forecast times for The Balsams are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for The Balsams from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat00:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
-1℃NW
Light
0%
Sat01:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
-2℃NW
Light
0%
Sat02:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
-2℃NW
Light
0%
Sat03:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat04:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat05:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat06:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat07:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat08:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat09:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
-4℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat10:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat11:00Fair

Fair.-3℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat12:00Fair

Fair.-2℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat13:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
-2℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat14:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
-2℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat15:00Cloud

Cloudy.-2℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat16:00Mixed

Clear spells.-3℃NW
Breeze
0%
Sat17:00Fair

Fair.-5℃NW
Light
0%
Sat18:00Cloud

Cloudy.-6℃NW
Light
0%
Sat19:00Cloud

Cloudy.-7℃NW
Light
0%
Sat20:00Cloud

Cloudy.-7℃NW
Light
0%
Sat21:00Cloud

Cloudy.-7℃NW
Light
0%
Sat22:00Cloud

Cloudy.-7℃NW
Light
5%
Sat23:00Cloud

Cloudy.-7℃NW
Light
5%
Sun00:00Cloud

Cloudy.-7℃SE
Light
5%
Sun01:00Cloud

Cloudy.-8℃SE
Light
5%
Sun02:00Mixed

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
-8℃SE
Light
10%
Sun03:00Light Snow

Light snow.-7℃SE
Light
20%
Sun04:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-7℃SE
Light
60%
Sun05:00Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (535m).

Heavy snow showers.-7℃SE
Light
70%
Sun06:00Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (535m).

Heavy snow showers.-5℃SE
Breeze
75%
Sun07:00Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (535m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
-4℃SE
Breeze
80%
Sun08:00Hvy Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (535m).

Heavy snow.-4℃SE
Breeze
85%
Sun09:00Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (535m).

Heavy snow showers.-3℃SE
Breeze
85%
Sun10:00Snow

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (535m).

Heavy snow showers.-4℃SE
Breeze
85%
Sun11:00Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (535m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
-3℃SE
Breeze
85%
Sun12:00Hvy Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (535m).

Heavy snow.-3℃SE
Breeze
80%
Sun13:00Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (535m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
-2℃SE
Breeze
75%
Sun14:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-2℃SE
Breeze
75%
Sun15:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-2℃SE
Breeze
70%
Sun16:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-2℃SE
Light
65%
Sun17:00Light Snow

Light snow.-3℃SE
Breeze
50%
Sun18:00Light Snow

Light snow.-3℃SE
Breeze
30%
Sun19:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-3℃SE
Breeze
25%
Sun20:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-4℃SE
Breeze
15%
Sun21:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-4℃SE
Light
10%
Sun22:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-4℃SE
Light
0%
Sun23:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃SE
Light
40%

Snow Forecast near The Balsams

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Balsams
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The Balsams Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for The Balsams.

This Snow Forecast for The Balsams, 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 The Balsams, 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

The Balsams enjoys reliable snow conditions, typically boasting a snow depth of 100 inches during peak season. Regular snowfall ensures great skiing, but check J2Ski for the latest updates on snow conditions.