Waterville Valley 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 12:46 NZDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Waterville Valley

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 21 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Waterville Valley Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Waterville Valley?

Waterville Valley Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (910m)
Next Snow Expected	22 March
Next Snow Amount	9cm
Next 48 Hours	16cm
Next 7 Days	19cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Waterville Valley

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 3℃
Min -13℃

19cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,049m to resort level (600m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 21 March 2026 12:50 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Waterville Valley over the next 2 days.

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Waterville Valley Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Waterville Valley from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 21	Cloudy at altitude, clear sky below.	Max 1℃ Min -4℃
Sun 22	8cm New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (600m).	Max -1℃ Min -5℃
Mon 23	7cm New Snow Snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (600m).	Max 0℃ Min -8℃
Tue 24	up to 1cm New Snow Clear sky. Snow falling to resort level (600m).	Max -1℃ Min -11℃
Wed 25	Cloudy.	Max 0℃ Min -8℃
Thu 26	3cm New Snow Snow showers. Snow Line from 1,049m to resort level (600m).	Max 2℃ Min -6℃
Fri 27	Cloudy.	Max 3℃ Min -13℃

This Snow Forecast for Waterville Valley, 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 Waterville Valley, 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.

Waterville Valley Snow Forecast updated at 12:46 NZDT, next update expected 18:00 NZDT.

Ensemble forecast for Waterville Valley, USA at 600m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near Waterville Valley

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Waterville Valley
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Attitash Bear Peak	22cm	25cm
Snow King	13cm	17cm
Cannon Mountain	10cm	14cm
Bretton Woods	10cm	13cm
Loon Mountain	10cm	13cm

Snow Reliability

Waterville Valley typically receives an average snowfall of 150 inches per season, ensuring reliable snow cover throughout the winter. For the latest snow depth updates and conditions, be sure to check J2Ski.

Off-Piste Safety in Waterville Valley

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Waterville Valley, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.