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Long-Range Snow Forecast for Discovery Basin

This is the Long-range (10, 14 and 45 day)Snow Forecast for Discovery Basin from 18 January.

Updated 18 January 2026 02:10 UTC.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Discovery Basin Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Discovery Basin?

Discovery Basin Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,142m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Discovery Basin.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Discovery Basin

Discovery Basin has no new snow forecast in the next 14 days.*
GFS - at altitude

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Discovery Basin Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Discovery Basin from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 18	Fog.	Max 4℃ 39°F Min -5℃ 22°F
Mon 19	Fog.	Max 5℃ 40°F Min -5℃ 22°F
Tue 20	Clear sky.	Max 6℃ 43°F Min -2℃ 29°F
Wed 21	Cloudy.	Max 5℃ 42°F Min -2℃ 28°F
Thu 22	Fair.	Max 6℃ 42°F Min -2℃ 28°F
Fri 23	Clear sky.	Max 5℃ 42°F Min -3℃ 27°F
Sat 24	Clear sky.	Max 6℃ 42°F Min -3℃ 27°F

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Discovery 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 Discovery Basin, 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.

Discovery Basin Snow Forecast updated at 02:10 UTC, next update expected 08:00 UTC.

Ensemble forecast for Discovery Basin, USA at 1,800m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Discovery Basin typically boasts a solid snow depth, often exceeding 150 inches annually, with reliable snowfall throughout the winter season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for real-time information.

Off-Piste Safety in Discovery Basin

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Discovery Basin, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.