Is Black River Basin snowsure?
The snowiest week in Black River Basin is week 3 of January. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week with 18 cm of snowfall. Check out the Black River Basin 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 Black River Basin
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 15 cm | 4.0 days |
| January | 16 cm | 4.7 days |
| February | 15 cm | 4.3 days |
| March | 9 cm | 2.9 days |
| April | 9 cm | 1.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Black River Basin during October (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of October for Black River Basin is 2 cm. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week. Blackjack Ski Area typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 429m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1987m) is far above the mid altitude of Blackjack Ski Area. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the third week of October but on average there are one or two wet days during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Blackjack Ski Area during week three of October with average maximum temperature 8.2°C and minimum temperature 6.4°C at the mid altitude. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 19km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day.
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Black River Basin Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Black River Basin and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Black River Basin 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 Black River Basin 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 Black River Basin 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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