Is Big Powderhorn Mountain snowsure?
The snowiest week in Big Powderhorn Mountain is week 4 of December. There are typically 4.2 snowy days during this week with 18 cm of snowfall. Check out the Big Powderhorn 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 Big Powderhorn Mountain
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 15 cm | 4.0 days |
| January | 16 cm | 4.7 days |
| February | 15 cm | 4.4 days |
| March | 9 cm | 3.0 days |
| April | 10 cm | 2.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Big Powderhorn Mountain during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Big Powderhorn Mountain is 14 cm. There are typically 1.9 snowy days during this week.Big Powderhorn Mountain prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 466m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1391m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Big Powderhorn Mountain. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Big Powderhorn Mountain 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 14cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Big Powderhorn Mountain during week three of April with average maximum temperature 4.5°C and minimum temperature 2.8°C at the mid altitude. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mostly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while fresh snow days that don't coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather also occur, on average one day during this week every year.
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Big Powderhorn Mountain Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Big Powderhorn Mountain and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Big Powderhorn 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.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Big Powderhorn 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.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Big Powderhorn 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.
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