Whitefish Mountain Resort Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Whitefish Mountain Resort
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This is the Snow Forecast for Whitefish Mountain Resort, United States for 16 days from 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 18:07 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 12cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Forecast for today in Whitefish Mountain Resort
Max 16℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
3cm to 4cm New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,749m to resort level.
Whitefish Mountain Resort has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
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| Wind | SE F3 | NE F4 | |||||
| 2,078m | 9℃
 +4cm
| -3℃
+1cm
| 3℃
 | 3℃
+1cm
| -1℃
 +4cm
| 0℃
 +1cm
| 1℃
+3cm
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| SE F3 | NE F3 | ||||||
| 1,719m | 13℃
+3cm
| 1℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 1℃
+3cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| 3℃
+2cm
|
| SE F3 | NE F3 | ||||||
| 1,360m | 16℃
+3cm
| 4℃
| 9℃
 | 9℃
| 5℃
| 6℃
| 8℃
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| Snow Line | varying 1,749m | 1,360m | 1,699m | varying 1,689m | varying 1,609m | varying 1,609m | |
| Max Town | 16℃ | 4℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -1℃ | -4℃ | -2℃ | 1℃ | -2℃ | -3℃ |
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.
Whitefish Mountain Resort 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.
Max 16℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
3cm to 4cm New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,749m to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 9℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, drizzle later.
Snow falling to 1,699m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 4cm New Snow
Light drizzle first, light snow at altitude then light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,689m to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,609m to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 3cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,609m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Whitefish Mountain Resort, 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 Whitefish Mountain Resort, 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.
Whitefish Mountain Resort Snow Forecast updated at 18:07 IST, next update expected 23:30 IST.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Whitefish Mountain Resort
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Whitefish Mountain Resort, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Whitefish Mountain Resort, 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 Whitefish Mountain Resort 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 Whitefish Mountain Resort 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 Whitefish Mountain Resort 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.