Is Cayambe snowsure?
The snowiest week in Cayambe is week 3 of April. There are typically 5.7 snowy days during this week with 63 cm of snowfall. Check out the Cayambe 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 Cayambe
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 27 cm | 5.2 days |
| January | 30 cm | 4.6 days |
| February | 32 cm | 5.4 days |
| March | 43 cm | 5.7 days |
| April | 54 cm | 5.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Cayambe during November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Cayambe is 36 cm. There are typically 5.3 snowy days during this week. Cayambe expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 4872m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (4949m) is close to the mid altitude of Cayambe. Very snowy weather in Cayambe at the start of November. Based on long term weather statistics for Cayambe, five or six days with fresh is typical but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 36cm. Daytime temperatures at the mid altitude in Cayambe during week one of November usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.6°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.5°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 8km/h). Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but powder days that don't coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather conditions are more usual, on average one day every second year during this week each year..
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Cayambe Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Cayambe and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Cayambe 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 Cayambe 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 Cayambe 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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