Montana Snowbowl 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 05:14 IST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Montana Snowbowl

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Montana Snowbowl Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Montana Snowbowl?

Montana Snowbowl Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,921m)
Next Snow Expected	12 April
Next Snow Amount	6cm
Next 48 Hours	31cm
Next 7 Days	39cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Montana Snowbowl

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 9℃
Min -9℃

43cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,049m to resort level (1,524m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 08:12 IST

Powder Possible :- 31cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Montana Snowbowl over the next 2 days.

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Montana Snowbowl 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 Montana Snowbowl from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 12	up to 8cm New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,049m to 1,729m, with rain below.	Max 9℃ Min 2℃
Mon 13	15cm to 25cm New Snow Heavy snow. Snow Line from 1,719m to resort level (1,524m).	Max 3℃ Min 0℃
Tue 14	up to 1cm New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 1,789m to resort level (1,524m).	Max 5℃ Min -1℃
Wed 15	4cm to 7cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 1,789m to resort level (1,524m).	Max 4℃ Min -2℃
Thu 16	2cm to 3cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,524m).	Max 1℃ Min -6℃
Fri 17	Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.	Max 4℃ Min -9℃
Sat 18	Cloudy.	Max 9℃ Min -6℃

This Snow Forecast for Montana Snowbowl, 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 Montana Snowbowl, 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.

Montana Snowbowl Snow Forecast updated at 05:14 IST, next update expected 10:30 IST.

Ensemble forecast for Montana Snowbowl, USA at 1,524m

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.

Snow Reliability

Montana Snowbowl typically enjoys a snow depth of 50 to 100 inches during the season, with consistent snowfall ensuring great conditions. For the latest snow information, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date details.

Off-Piste Safety in Montana Snowbowl

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