Balsams Wilderness Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Balsams Wilderness during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Balsams Wilderness is 8 cm. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week.Balsams Wilderness expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 688m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1488m) is far above the mid altitude of Balsams Wilderness. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Balsams Wilderness in the middle of April but with a significant risk of rain falling rather than snow on one or two days Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Balsams Wilderness during week three of April with average maximum temperature 5.0°C and minimum temperature 2.6°C at the mid altitude. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 21km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while powder days that do not coincide with cold, sunny and calm conditions also occur, on average one day every second year during this week each year.