Is Caviahue snowsure?
The snowiest week in Caviahue is week 3 of August. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week with 45 cm of snowfall. Check out the Caviahue 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 Caviahue
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 32 cm | 2.9 days |
| July | 33 cm | 3.0 days |
| August | 35 cm | 3.1 days |
| September | 16 cm | 2.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Caviahue during September (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of September for Caviahue is 20 cm. There are typically 2.5 snowy days during this week. Caviahue typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1846m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2072m) is similar to the middle elevation of Caviahue. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Caviahue in the middle of September but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of September. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 20cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in Caviahue during week two of September usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.3°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.3°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snow occur on average one day during this week each year.
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Caviahue Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Caviahue and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Caviahue 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 Caviahue 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 Caviahue 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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