Is Craigieburn snowsure?
The snowiest week in Craigieburn is week 2 of October. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 29 cm of snowfall. Check out the Craigieburn 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 Craigieburn
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 19 cm | 2.6 days |
| July | 20 cm | 2.9 days |
| August | 20 cm | 3.3 days |
| September | 20 cm | 3.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Craigieburn during October (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of October for Craigieburn is 13 cm. There are typically 2.6 snowy days during this week. Craigieburn typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1672m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2014m) is a little above the middle elevation of Craigieburn. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Craigieburn at the start of October but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 13cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Craigieburn during week one of October with average maximum temperature 1.7°C and minimum temperature 0.3°C at the middle elevation. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mostly light winds (average 21km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not coincide with ideal weather conditions also occur on average one day every second year during this week in any given year.
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Craigieburn Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Craigieburn and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Craigieburn 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 Craigieburn 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 Craigieburn 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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