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China Peak Snow History

Weather Forecast for China Peak at 2392m altitude

Issued: 10 am 28 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in China Peak: 2.4cm on Tue 5th  (after 8 AM)

Is China Peak snowsure?

The snowiest week in China Peak is week 1 of March. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week with 58cm of snowfall. Check out the China Peak 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 China Peak

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December26cm1.9 days
January41cm2.0 days
February36cm2.3 days
March30cm2.4 days
April12cm1.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in China Peak during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for China Peak is 7 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week.China Peak typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2393m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3312m) is well above the mid altitude of China Peak. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in China Peak at the end of April and on average there is one wet day during this week every year too. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 7cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in China Peak during week four of April with average maximum temperature 6.8°C and minimum temperature 5.0°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 8km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while fresh snow days that do not coincide with cold, sunny and calm conditions also happen, on average one day every second year during this week in any given year.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in China Peak and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

China Peak


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in China Peak and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in China Peak 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in China Peak and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in China Peak 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at China Peak and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in China Peak 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.