Is Buena Vista snowsure?
The snowiest week in Buena Vista is week 1 of April. There are typically 2.5 snowy days during this week with 10 cm of snowfall. Check out the Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9 cm | 3.3 days |
| January | 7 cm | 3.3 days |
| February | 8 cm | 3.2 days |
| March | 6 cm | 2.5 days |
| April | 6 cm | 1.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Buena Vista during October (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of October for Buena Vista is 1 cm. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week. Buena Vista typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 425m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2290m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Buena Vista. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the second 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 2cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the middle elevation in Buena Vista during week two of October with the average afternoon temperature 10.0°C and the minimum temperature 7.7°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 18km/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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Buena Vista Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Buena Vista and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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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