Is Broken River snowsure?
The snowiest week in Broken River is week 2 of October. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week with 27 cm of snowfall. Check out the Broken River 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 Broken River
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 17 cm | 2.4 days |
| July | 19 cm | 2.8 days |
| August | 19 cm | 3.2 days |
| September | 18 cm | 3.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Broken River during September (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of September for Broken River is 15 cm. There are typically 3.0 snowy days during this week. Broken River normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1610m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1762m) is close to the mid altitude of Broken River. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Broken River in the middle of September but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week of September every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 15cm. Day temperatures at the mid altitude in Broken River during week three of September usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.7°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.7°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 22km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that don't have fresh snowfall happen on average one day during this week every year.
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Broken River Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Broken River and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Broken River 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 Broken River 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 Broken River 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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