Snow Settling Level Forecast – The Weather Project

Snow Settling Level Forecast

Forecast shows the altitude at which snow is likely to settle – based on atmospheric temperature and elevation relationships.

This isn’t a snowfall forecast. It doesn’t predict precipitation, snow depth, or accumulation.

Instead, this forecast shows where snow is **likely to settle** if it falls and the conditions present or required for snow to fall. It’s derived from years of observing snow settling level in relation to the 850 hPa temperature and geopotential height, then mapped using GFS model data.

What These Maps Show:

✅ Forecast snow settling level by location
✅ A measure of whether it is cold enough for snow and if so to what level
✅ Change compared to yesterday’s model run (cooler/warmer) - Snow Level Difference
✅ The temperature at the snow settling level, values <1 are indicative of an atmosphere conducive to snowfall
✅ The probability of snow settling at different levels - maps vary by region. Again, indicative of the liklihood of it bein cold enough, this doesn't consider whether it'll rain/snow
❌ Does not account for whether precipitation is likely or atmospheric instability
❌ Does not estimate snow depth

Use this to plan ski trips, travel, hikes, and snow chasing opportunities — especially in borderline events where elevation matters.