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The Balsams Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 2nd May 2026

The Balsams 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 11:47 UTC

2-Day Forecast for The Balsams

48-hours from 2 May.

See below for forecast detail

The Balsams Snow Forecast updated at 11:47 UTC, next update expected 17:00 UTC.

Forecast for today in The Balsams

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
02

up to 1cm New Snow

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level ( 535m 1,755ft ).

Forecast times for The Balsams are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in The Balsams

Max 5℃ 42°F
Min -1℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Forecast times for The Balsams are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for The Balsams from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat00:00Clear

Clear sky. -1℃ 29°F S
Light
0%
Sat01:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
-2℃ 29°F S
Calm
0%
Sat02:00Cloud

Cloudy. -2℃ 28°F S
Light
10%
Sat03:00Cloud

Cloudy. -1℃ 30°F S
Light
15%
Sat04:00Cloud

Cloudy. 0℃ 31°F S
Light
30%
Sat05:00Snow

Heavy snow showers. 0℃ 33°F S
Light
20%
Sat06:00Snow

Cloudy at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
1℃ 33°F S
Light
20%
Sat07:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
2℃ 35°F S
Light
25%
Sat08:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
2℃ 36°F S
Light
20%
Sat09:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
3℃ 37°F S
Light
25%
Sat10:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
3℃ 37°F S
Light
10%
Sat11:00Cloud

Cloudy. 4℃ 39°F S
Light
10%
Sat12:00Cloud

Cloudy. 5℃ 40°F S
Light
15%
Sat13:00Cloud

Cloudy. 6℃ 42°F S
Light
15%
Sat14:00Cloud

Cloudy. 7℃ 44°F S
Light
20%
Sat15:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 38°F S
Light
40%
Sat16:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
3℃ 38°F S
Light
20%
Sat17:00Cloud

Cloudy. 4℃ 38°F S
Light
15%
Sat18:00Cloud

Cloudy. 4℃ 38°F S
Light
10%
Sat19:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
3℃ 38°F S
Light
5%
Sat20:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 37°F S
Light
5%
Sat21:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 37°F S
Light
5%
Sat22:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 37°F S
Light
10%
Sat23:00Cloud

Cloudy. 2℃ 36°F S
Light
5%
Sun00:00Cloud

Cloudy. 2℃ 36°F NW
Light
5%
Sun01:00Cloud

Cloudy. 2℃ 36°F NW
Light
0%
Sun02:00Cloud

Cloudy. 2℃ 35°F NW
Light
0%
Sun03:00Cloud

Cloudy. 1℃ 33°F NW
Light
5%
Sun04:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
2℃ 35°F NW
Breeze
5%
Sun05:00Cloud

Cloudy. 2℃ 36°F NW
Breeze
5%
Sun06:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 37°F NW
Breeze
5%
Sun07:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 37°F NW
Breeze
0%
Sun08:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 37°F NW
Breeze
0%
Sun09:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 38°F NW
Breeze
0%
Sun10:00Cloud

Cloudy. 4℃ 38°F NW
Breeze
0%
Sun11:00Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃ 39°F NW
Breeze
5%
Sun12:00Cloud

Cloudy. 5℃ 40°F NW
Breeze
0%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy. 5℃ 42°F NW
Breeze
0%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy. 5℃ 41°F NW
Breeze
0%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy. 5℃ 40°F NW
Breeze
5%
Sun16:00Drizzle

Fair at altitude.
Drizzle below.
4℃ 39°F NW
Breeze
0%
Sun17:00Clear

Clear sky. 4℃ 40°F NW
Breeze
5%
Sun18:00Clear

Clear sky. 2℃ 36°F NW
Breeze
5%
Sun19:00Cloud

Clear sky at altitude.
Cloud below.
2℃ 36°F NW
Breeze
0%
Sun20:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
1℃ 34°F NW
Breeze
0%
Sun21:00Clear

Clear sky. 1℃ 34°F NW
Breeze
0%
Sun22:00Clear

Clear sky. 0℃ 32°F NW
Breeze
0%
Sun23:00Clear

Clear sky. -1℃ 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 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.

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.