Montana Snowbowl Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Montana Snowbowl
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This is the Snow Forecast for Montana Snowbowl, United States for 16 days from 9 May.
Updated 09 May 2025 03:32 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 1in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Montana Snowbowl.
Forecast for today in Montana Snowbowl
Max 69°F
Min 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 69°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Montana Snowbowl has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Montana Snowbowl Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Montana Snowbowl 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | Thu 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 7,602ft | 58°F
| 65°F
| 61°F
 | 53°F
 | 41°F
+1in
| 33°F
| 40°F
 |
| SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | |||||
| 6,301ft | 63°F
| 70°F
| 65°F
| 57°F
| 46°F
+1in
| 38°F
| 45°F
|
| S F3 | |||||||
| 5,000ft | 69°F
| 75°F
| 71°F
| 62°F
 | 51°F
| 43°F
| 51°F
|
| Snow Line | 5,771ft | varying 5,443ft | varying 5,673ft | 6,394ft | |||
| Max Town | 69°F | 75°F | 71°F | 62°F | 51°F | 43°F | 51°F |
| Min Town | 46°F | 57°F | 45°F | 39°F | 36°F | 36°F | 33°F |
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.
Montana Snowbowl 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 69°F
Min 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 69°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 75°F
Min 57°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 57°F to daytime highs around 75°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 71°F
Min 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 71°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light drizzle then drizzle, rain showers later.
Max 62°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 62°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, rain showers, light drizzle later.
Max 51°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
13
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 5,443ft to 5,115ft, with rain below.
Max 43°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
14
New Snow
Light drizzle first, snow showers at altitude then fog, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 5,673ft to 5,509ft, with rain below.
Max 51°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
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 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.
Montana Snowbowl Snow Forecast updated at 03:32 PDT, next update expected 09:00 PDT.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Montana Snowbowl
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Montana Snowbowl, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Montana Snowbowl, 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 Montana Snowbowl 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 Montana Snowbowl 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 Montana Snowbowl 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.