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Afriski Mountain Resort Snow History

Weather Forecast for Afri-Ski at 3070m altitude

Issued: 7 pm 21 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Is Afriski Mountain Resort snowsure?

The snowiest week in Afriski Mountain Resort is week 4 of July. There are typically 0.8 snowy days during this week with 13cm of snowfall. Check out the Afriski Mountain Resort Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Afriski Mountain Resort

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June3cm0.5 days
July4cm0.5 days
August3cm0.5 days
September1cm0.2 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Afriski Mountain Resort during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Afriski Mountain Resort is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week.Afri-Ski typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3070m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (4000m) is far above the mid altitude of Afri-Ski. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Afri-Ski at the end of April but on average there are one or two wet days during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Afri-Ski during week four of April with average maximum temperature 6.3°C and minimum temperature 4.9°C at the mid altitude. Often sunny. Expect sunshine on four or five days. Mainly light winds (average 14km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Afriski Mountain Resort and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Afriski Mountain Resort


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Afriski Mountain Resort and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Afriski Mountain Resort are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Afriski Mountain Resort and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Afriski Mountain Resort are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Afriski Mountain Resort and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Afriski Mountain Resort are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.