Hesperus 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 11 June 2026 17:47 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Hesperus

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

For Forecast detail, see below.

Hesperus Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Hesperus?

Hesperus Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (8,538ft)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Hesperus.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Hesperus

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 85°F
Min 50°F

Snow unlikely

Hesperus 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 Hesperus from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Fri 12	Clear sky.	Max 79°F Min 56°F
Sat 13	Cloudy.	Max 80°F Min 60°F
Sun 14	Cloudy.	Max 75°F Min 52°F
Mon 15	Clear sky.	Max 79°F Min 50°F
Tue 16	Clear sky.	Max 82°F Min 53°F
Wed 17	Clear sky.	Max 85°F Min 54°F
Thu 18	Clear sky.	Max 84°F Min 58°F

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Hesperus, 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 Hesperus, 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.

Hesperus Snow Forecast updated at 17:47 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Hesperus, USA at 8,189ft

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

Hesperus enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 20-50 inches throughout the season. Snowfall typically occurs between December and March, so check J2Ski for the latest snow reports and updates.

Off-Piste Safety in Hesperus

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