Mad River Mountain Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Mad River Mountain
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Mad River Mountain, United States for 16 days from 18 January.
Updated 18 January 2025 08:05 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 19 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mad River Mountain.
Forecast for today in Mad River Mountain
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
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Updated 18 January 2025 11:06 IST
Powder Possible :- 10cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mad River Mountain over the next 2 days.
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Mad River Mountain Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Mad River Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 18 | Sun 19 | Mon 20 | Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | |
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| Wind | S F3 | SE F2 | NW F3 | SW F3 | |||
| 448m | 5℃
| 4℃
 +4cm
| -4℃
 +6cm
| -12℃
 | -9℃
| -8℃
 | -1℃
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| S F3 | SE F2 | NW F3 | SW F3 | ||||
| 402m | 5℃
| 4℃
+4cm
| -4℃
+6cm
| -11℃
| -9℃
| -8℃
| -1℃
|
| S F3 | SE F2 | NW F3 | SW F3 | ||||
| 355m | 5℃
| 4℃
+4cm
| -4℃
+6cm
| -11℃
| -9℃
| -8℃
| -1℃
|
| Snow Line | 355m | 355m | |||||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 4℃ | -4℃ | -11℃ | -9℃ | -8℃ | -1℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -3℃ | -14℃ | -17℃ | -15℃ | -18℃ | -13℃ |
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.
Mad River Mountain Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
19
4cm New Snow
Fog first, clear sky then cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
20
6cm New Snow
Snow showers first, light snow showers then clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Mad River Mountain, 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 Mad River Mountain, 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.
Mad River Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 08:05 IST, next update expected 13:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Mad River Mountain
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Mountain | 11cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Mount Southington | 10cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Sundown | 10cm | 10cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mad River Mountain
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mad River Mountain, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mad River Mountain, 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 Mad River Mountain 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 Mad River Mountain 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 Mad River Mountain 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.