The Balsams 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 02 May 2026 04:47 PDT
2-Day Forecast for The Balsams
48-hours from 2 May.
See below for forecast detail
The Balsams Snow Forecast updated at 04:47 PDT, next update expected 10:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in The Balsams
Max 44°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
02
New Snow
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,755ft).
Forecast times for The Balsams are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in The Balsams
Max 42°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for The Balsams are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 00:00 |  | Clear sky. | 29°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 29°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | S Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | S Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | S Light | 30% | |
| Sat | 05:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | 33°F | S Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 33°F | S Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 35°F | S Light | 25% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 36°F | S Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 37°F | S Light | 25% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 37°F | S Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | S Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | S Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | S Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | S Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | S Light | 40% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 38°F | S Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | S Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | S Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 38°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | S Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 35°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 39°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Fair at altitude. Drizzle below. | 39°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 36°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 34°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 32°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 31°F | NW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near The Balsams
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near The Balsams are not available.
The Balsams Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for The Balsams.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
This Snow Forecast for The Balsams, 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 The Balsams, 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
The Balsams enjoys reliable snow conditions, typically boasting a snow depth of 100 inches during peak season. Regular snowfall ensures great skiing, but check J2Ski for the latest updates on snow conditions.