Is Blandford Ski Area snowsure?
The snowiest week in Blandford Ski Area is week 2 of February. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week with 15 cm of snowfall. Check out the Blandford Ski Area 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 Blandford Ski Area
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 7 cm | 1.5 days |
| January | 8 cm | 1.8 days |
| February | 12 cm | 2.2 days |
| March | 7 cm | 1.6 days |
| April | 2 cm | 0.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Blandford Ski Area during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Blandford Ski Area is 1 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. Blandford Ski Area expected weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 354m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1905m) is well above the mid altitude of Blandford Ski Area. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the second week of November 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 2cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Blandford Ski Area during week two of November with average maximum temperature 6.2°C and minimum temperature 4.2°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mostly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that don't have fresh snow occur on average one day every second year during this week every year..
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Blandford Ski Area Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Blandford Ski Area and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Blandford Ski Area 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 Blandford Ski Area 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 Blandford Ski Area 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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