Arrowhead Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Arrowhead
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This is the Snow Forecast for Arrowhead, United States for 16 days from 12 May.
Updated 12 May 2025 12:38 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm 2in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Arrowhead.
Forecast for today in Arrowhead
Max 23℃ 74°F
Min 5℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 23℃ 74°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Arrowhead has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Arrowhead Snow Report
Snow report from Copper Mountain (near Arrowhead)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | Thu 15 | Fri 16 | Sat 17 | Sun 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SW F4 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 |
| 3,488m 11,444ft | 14℃ 57°F
| 13℃ 56°F
 | 11℃ 52°F
| 4℃ 38°F
 +4cm +1in
| 5℃ 41°F
+1cm +1in
| 8℃ 47°F
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| SW F3 | SW F4 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 | |
| 2,872m 9,421ft | 18℃ 64°F
| 17℃ 63°F
| 15℃ 60°F
| 9℃ 47°F
+2cm +1in
| 11℃ 52°F
+1cm
| 13℃ 55°F
| 12℃ 54°F
|
| SW F3 | S F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | |
| 2,255m 7,398ft | 23℃ 74°F
| 22℃ 72°F
| 20℃ 69°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 14℃ 58°F
| 16℃ 60°F
| 16℃ 60°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,579m 8,461ft | varying 2,779m 9,117ft | |||||
| Max Town | 23℃ 74°F | 22℃ 72°F | 20℃ 69°F | 13℃ 55°F | 14℃ 58°F | 16℃ 60°F | 16℃ 60°F |
| Min Town | 5℃ 42°F | 9℃ 47°F | 2℃ 36°F | -3℃ 27°F | 2℃ 35°F | 3℃ 38°F | 4℃ 39°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.
Arrowhead 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 23℃ 74°F
Min 5℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 23℃ 74°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 22℃ 72°F
Min 9℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 22℃ 72°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
13
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 20℃ 69°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 20℃ 69°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 13℃ 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
15
up to 4cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,579m 8,461ft to resort level.
Max 14℃ 58°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
16
up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,779m 9,117ft to 2,459m 8,068ft , with rain below.
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for Arrowhead, 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 Arrowhead, on any given piste 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.
Arrowhead Snow Forecast updated at 12:38 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Arrowhead
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vail | - | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Copper Mountain | 1cm - | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Beaver Creek | - | 4cm 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Arrowhead
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Arrowhead, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Arrowhead, 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 Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead 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.