Blue Mountain Snow History

Is Blue Mountain snowsure? Check out the Blue 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. Whether you prefer bluebird conditions, powder days in any weather or just reliable snow in guaranteed sub-zero temperatures you can easily find the best week to go.

This week in history: Blue Mountain prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of January at the middle elevation of the ski area at 340m, based on historical averages over the last 11 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (303m) is close to the mid altitude of Blue Mountain. Frequent snowfalls are typical in Blue Mountain in the middle of January. On average, expect four or five days with fresh snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 5 years during this week of January. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 12cm. Fairly cold temperatures with the average maximum temperature in Blue Mountain in week three of January of just -5.3°C at the mid altitude and minimum temperatures typically falling to -6.8°C. Typically, expect only one day with sunshine per week at this time of year. Mostly light winds (average 20km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that do not have new snow occur on average one or two days during this week each year.

The most cherished days on the mountain in Blue Mountain are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. 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 Blue Mountain are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. 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 Blue 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.