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Swain Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Swain Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Swain

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This is the Snow Forecast for Swain, United States for 15 days from 6 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 09:36 PDT.

Swain Snow Forecast Highlights
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Swain.

Forecast for today in Swain

Max 63°F
Min 56°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 56°F to daytime highs around 63°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudClearCloud

Light rain first, cloudy then clear sky, cloudy later.

Swain has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Swain Snow Report

Swain Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Swain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Swain from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
WindSE F2SW F2SW F2NW F2W F2
1,969ft
62°F
Cloud
59°F
Cloud
53°F
Fog
43°F
Cloud
59°F
Clear
56°F
Fair
65°F
Cloud
SE F2SW F2NW F2NW F2
1,640ft
63°F
Cloud
58°F
Cloud
54°F
Lt Drizzle
43°F
Cloud
61°F
Clear
52°F
Mixed
66°F
Cloud
SE F2SW F2NW F2NW F2
1,312ft
63°F
Cloud
60°F
Cloud
55°F
Lt Drizzle
44°F
Cloud
62°F
Clear
53°F
Mixed
67°F
Cloud
Snow Line
Max Town63°F60°F55°F44°F62°F53°F67°F
Min Town56°F50°F42°F40°F36°F46°F36°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.

Swain 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 63°F
Min 56°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 56°F to daytime highs around 63°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudClearCloud

Light rain first, cloudy then clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 60°F
Min 50°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 50°F to daytime highs around 60°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 55°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 55°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

ClearFogLt DrizzleCloud

Clear sky first, fog then light drizzle, cloudy later.

Max 44°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudShwrsCloudLt Drizzle

Cloudy first, rain showers then cloudy, light drizzle later.

Max 62°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 62°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ShwrsCloudClearClear

Rain showers, cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 53°F
Min 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 53°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudMixedCloud

Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 67°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 67°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudClear

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear sky later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Swain, 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 Swain, 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.

Swain Snow Forecast updated at 09:36 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Swain

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Swain, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Swain, 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 Swain 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 Swain 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 Swain 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.