Winter Park Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Winter Park
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Winter Park, United States for 16 days from 25 March.
Updated 26 March 2025 02:03 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 16cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Winter Park.
Forecast for today in Winter Park
Max 12℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Winter Park has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Winter Park Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F4 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 | ||
| 3,680m | 2℃
 | 4℃
| 4℃
| 3℃
| 1℃
 +3cm
| -3℃
 +11cm
| -4℃
+1cm
|
| NW F3 | S F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | W F2 | |||
| 3,210m | 5℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
| 7℃
| 4℃
+4cm
| 0℃
 +11cm
| -1℃
+1cm
|
| NW F2 | S F2 | SW F2 | |||||
| 2,740m | 12℃
| 16℃
| 15℃
| 10℃
| 6℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+11cm
| 2℃
|
| Snow Line | 3,259m | varying 3,259m | 2,740m | varying 2,779m | |||
| Max Town | 12℃ | 16℃ | 15℃ | 10℃ | 6℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 1℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | -5℃ | -8℃ |
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.
Winter Park 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 12℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 16℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 15℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 10℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then light snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,259m to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
11cm New Snow
Heavy snow, snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,779m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Winter Park, 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 Winter Park, 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.
Winter Park Snow Forecast updated at 02:03 IST, next update expected 04:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Winter Park
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Meadows | - | 17cm | |||||||
| Keystone | - | 15cm | |||||||
| Arapahoe Basin | - | 13cm | |||||||
| Sugarloaf | 3cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Eldora Mountain Resort | - | 10cm | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | - | 8cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Winter Park
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Winter Park, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Winter Park, 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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.