Cottonwood Butte Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Cottonwood Butte during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Cottonwood Butte is 6 cm. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week.Cottonwood Butte prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1567m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2074m) is a little above the mid altitude of Cottonwood Butte. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Cottonwood Butte in the middle of April but with a significant risk of rain falling rather than snow on one or two days Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Cottonwood Butte during week three of April with average maximum temperature 5.2°C and minimum temperature 2.4°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 7km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while fresh snow days that do not coincide with perfect weather conditions also happen, on average one day every second year during this week each year.