Discovery Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 26 June 2026 10:41 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Discovery Basin

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 26 June.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Discovery Basin Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Discovery Basin?

Discovery Basin Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (7,028ft)
Next Snow Expected	28 June
Next Snow Amount	4in
Next 48 Hours	4in
Next 7 Days	6in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Discovery Basin

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 69°F
Min 37°F

9in New Snow

Snow Line from 7,575ft to 6,099ft, with rain below.

Discovery Basin 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 Discovery Basin from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Fri 26	Fair at altitude, cloudy below.	Max 65°F Min 50°F
Sat 27	Rain/snow at altitude, cloudy below.	Max 49°F Min 44°F
Sun 28	up to 6in New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 7,280ft to 6,132ft, with rain below.	Max 43°F Min 37°F
Mon 29	up to 3in New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 7,575ft to 6,099ft, with rain below.	Max 39°F Min 37°F
Tue 30	Fog.	Max 56°F Min 37°F
Wed 01	Fair.	Max 64°F Min 40°F
Thu 02	Cloudy.	Max 69°F Min 46°F

This Snow Forecast for Discovery Basin, 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 Discovery Basin, on any given trail 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.

Discovery Basin Snow Forecast updated at 10:41 PDT, next update expected 16:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Discovery Basin, USA at 5,906ft

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

Discovery Basin typically boasts a solid snow depth, often exceeding 150 inches annually, with reliable snowfall throughout the winter season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for real-time information.

Off-Piste Safety in Discovery Basin

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