Winter Park Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Winter Park
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This is the Snow Forecast for Winter Park, United States for 16 days from 26 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 17:36 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 10in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Winter Park.
Forecast for today in Winter Park
Max 61°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 61°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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Updated 25 March 2025 19:38 PDT
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Winter Park Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 | W F3 | SW F3 | ||
| 12,073ft | 40°F
| 39°F
 | 36°F
| 33°F
 +2in
| 26°F
 +6in
| 25°F
+1in
| 28°F
|
| SW F2 | W F3 | SW F3 | W F3 | SW F3 | |||
| 10,531ft | 53°F
| 50°F
| 44°F
| 39°F
+2in
| 31°F
+6in
| 31°F
| 34°F
|
| S F2 | S F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 | ||||
| 8,990ft | 61°F
| 58°F
| 50°F
| 43°F
+1in
| 35°F
+5in
| 36°F
| 40°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 10,627ft | 8,990ft | varying 9,117ft | varying 9,314ft | |||
| Max Town | 61°F | 58°F | 50°F | 43°F | 35°F | 36°F | 40°F |
| Min Town | 35°F | 39°F | 33°F | 31°F | 24°F | 20°F | 20°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.
Winter Park 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 61°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 61°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 58°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 50°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 43°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
1in to 2in New Snow
Clear spells first, snow showers then light snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 10,627ft to resort level.
Max 35°F
Min 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
5in to 6in New Snow
Snow showers first, heavy snow showers then snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 36°F
Min 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 20°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 9,117ft to resort level.
Max 40°F
Min 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 20°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then snow showers at altitude later.
This Snow Forecast for Winter Park, 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 Winter Park, 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.
Winter Park Snow Forecast updated at 17:36 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Winter Park
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone | - | 8in | |||||||
| Elk Meadows | - | 8in | |||||||
| Arapahoe Basin | - | 6in | |||||||
| Sugarloaf | 1in | 5in | |||||||
| Eldora Mountain Resort | - | 4in | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | - | 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Winter Park
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Winter Park, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Winter Park, 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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.