Moonlight Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 11 April 2026 16:44 PDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 19:42 PDT
Powder Possible :- 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Moonlight Basin over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Moonlight Basin
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Moonlight Basin Snow Forecast updated at 16:44 PDT, next update expected 22:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Moonlight Basin
Max 52°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Moonlight Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 19:42 PDT
Powder Possible :- 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Moonlight Basin over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Moonlight Basin
Max 43°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
3in to 4in New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (7,001ft).
Forecast times for Moonlight Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 01:00 |  | Fair. | 35°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Fair. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Fair. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 46°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 48°F | SW Strong | 5% | |
| Sun | 13:00 |  | Clear sky. | 50°F | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 51°F | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 52°F | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 52°F | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 52°F | SW Strong | 15% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 51°F | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 49°F | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 43°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 00:00 |  | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 33°F | SW Light | 15% |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 30°F | SW Light | 40% |
| Mon | 06:00 | | 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 29°F | SW Light | 40% |
| Mon | 07:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Mon | 16:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 40°F | SW Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 17:00 |  | Fog. | 40°F | SW Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Fog. | 39°F | SW Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Fog. | 37°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 32°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 32°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 32°F | SW Light | 45% | |
Snow Forecast near Moonlight Basin
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky | 4in | 13in |
Moonlight Basin Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Moonlight Basin.
This Snow Forecast for Moonlight 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 Moonlight 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.
Snow Reliability
Moonlight Basin enjoys reliable snowfall, typically receiving around 300 inches annually, ensuring excellent conditions throughout the season. For the most current snow depth and conditions, be sure to check the latest information on J2Ski.