Is Bald Mountain snowsure?

The snowiest week in Bald Mountain is week 3 of December. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week with 35cm of snowfall. Check out the Bald Mountain 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 Bald Mountain

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December29cm3.6 days
January22cm3.3 days
February27cm3.9 days
March17cm3.1 days
April11cm2.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Bald Mountain during February (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of February for Bald Mountain is 25 cm. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week. Bald Mountain expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of February at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1359m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1232m) is close to the middle elevation of Bald Mountain. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Bald Mountain at the start of February but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week of February every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 25cm. Temperatures should generally hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Bald Mountain during week one of February is -1.5°C while the average minimum temperature is only -2.9°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 16km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 0 while powder days that do not have perfect weather conditions also occur, on average two days during this week in any given year.


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Bald Mountain


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Bald Mountain 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 Bald Mountain 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 Bald Mountain 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 Bald Mountain 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 Bald Mountain 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 Bald Mountain 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.