Is Arizona Snowbowl snowsure?
The snowiest week in Arizona Snowbowl is week 4 of February. There are typically 1.8 snowy days during this week with 13 cm of snowfall. Check out the Arizona Snowbowl 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 Arizona Snowbowl
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 7 cm | 1.2 days |
| January | 10 cm | 1.4 days |
| February | 10 cm | 1.5 days |
| March | 9 cm | 1.5 days |
| April | 3 cm | 0.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Arizona Snowbowl during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Arizona Snowbowl is 2 cm. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week.Arizona Snowbowl normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3156m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (3461m) is slightly above the mid altitude of Arizona Snowbowl. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the third week of April but rainy days are even rarer and you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Arizona Snowbowl during week three of April with average maximum temperature 2.6°C and minimum temperature 1.1°C at the mid altitude. Typically sunny. On average, only two days each week are overcast and the other five days have some sunshine. Sometimes windy. Light winds (average 30km/h) most of the time are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h two or three days per week. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1
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Arizona Snowbowl Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Arizona Snowbowl and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Arizona Snowbowl 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.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Arizona Snowbowl 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.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Arizona Snowbowl 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.
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