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 September (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of September for Black River Basin is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Blackjack Ski Area expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of September 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 usual freezing level (3632m) is far above the mid altitude of Blackjack Ski Area. Fresh Snow is very unlikely in Blackjack Ski Area at the start of September but in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of September. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the mid altitude in Blackjack Ski Area during week one of September with the average afternoon temperature 18.2°C and the minimum temperature 15.9°C. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater 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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