Is Big Red Cats snowsure?
The snowiest week in Big Red Cats is week 3 of December. There are typically 4.5 snowy days during this week with 33 cm of snowfall. Check out the Big Red Cats 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 Red Cats
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 27 cm | 3.9 days |
| January | 25 cm | 4.0 days |
| February | 23 cm | 4.2 days |
| March | 26 cm | 4.4 days |
| April | 18 cm | 3.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Big Red Cats during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Big Red Cats is 14 cm. There are typically 3.3 snowy days during this week.Big Red Cats prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the cat ski area at 1929m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2044m) is close to the mid altitude of Big Red Cats. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Big Red Cats at the end of April but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week of April every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 14cm. Day temperatures at the mid altitude in Big Red Cats during week four of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.5°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.6°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 12km/h). Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are rare, occuring this week on average one year in 0 while powder days that do not have ideal weather conditions also occur, on average one day during this week every year.
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Big Red Cats Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Big Red Cats and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Big Red Cats 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 Red Cats 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 Red Cats 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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