Is Backcountry Snowcats snowsure?
The snowiest week in Backcountry Snowcats is week 2 of March. There are typically 5.1 snowy days during this week with 43 cm of snowfall. Check out the Backcountry Snowcats 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 Backcountry Snowcats
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 36 cm | 4.4 days |
| January | 33 cm | 3.8 days |
| February | 25 cm | 4.2 days |
| March | 31 cm | 4.7 days |
| April | 21 cm | 4.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Backcountry Snowcats during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Backcountry Snowcats is 16 cm. There are typically 4.3 snowy days during this week.Backcountry Snowcats typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the cat ski area at 1868m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1692m) is close to the mid altitude of Backcountry Snowcats. Frequent snowfalls are typical in Backcountry Snowcats at the end of April. On average, expect four or five days with fresh snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 16cm. Temperatures should usually remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Backcountry Snowcats during week four of April is -0.8°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.4°C. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 10km/h). Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day during this week but clear, calm and cold days that don't have fresh snow occur on average one or two days during this week in any given year.
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Backcountry Snowcats Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Backcountry Snowcats and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Backcountry Snowcats 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 Backcountry Snowcats 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 Backcountry Snowcats 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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