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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 43cm 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

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December36cm4.4 days
January33cm3.8 days
February25cm4.2 days
March31cm4.7 days
April21cm4.5 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Backcountry Snowcats during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Backcountry Snowcats is 14 cm. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week. Backcountry Snowcats typical weather and snow conditions during the third 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 mean freezing level (1640m) is similar to the mid altitude of Backcountry Snowcats. Regular fresh snowfalls are to be expected in Backcountry Snowcats in the middle of April. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 14cm. Temperatures should typically hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Backcountry Snowcats during week three of April is -1.1°C while the average minimum temperature is only -2.9°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 9km/h). Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day during this week but bluebird days that do not have fresh snowfall occur on average one or two days during this week in any given year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Backcountry Snowcats and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Backcountry Snowcats


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Backcountry Snowcats 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 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Backcountry Snowcats 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 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Backcountry Snowcats 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 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.