Is Castleside snowsure?
The snowiest week in Castleside is week 2 of February. There are typically 2.4 snowy days during this week with 7 cm of snowfall. Check out the Castleside 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 Castleside
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 4 cm | 1.3 days |
| January | 5 cm | 1.8 days |
| February | 5 cm | 1.9 days |
| March | 4 cm | 1.6 days |
| April | 2 cm | 1.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Castleside during May (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Castleside is 1 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. Castleside typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 680m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1878m) is well above the middle elevation of Castleside. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the second week of May but in an average year there are two or three days during this particular week each year that are wet. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Castleside during week two of May with average maximum temperature 7.6°C and minimum temperature 6.4°C at the middle elevation. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 21km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week.
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Castleside Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Castleside and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Castleside 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 Castleside 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 Castleside 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.





