Is Cypress Mountain snowsure?

The snowiest week in Cypress Mountain is week 3 of December. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week with 50cm of snowfall. Check out the Cypress Mountain 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 Cypress Mountain

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December36cm3.9 days
January32cm3.2 days
February25cm3.6 days
March32cm4.1 days
April15cm3.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Cypress Mountain during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Cypress Mountain is 31 cm. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week. Cypress Mountain normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1132m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1252m) is close to the middle elevation of Cypress Mountain. Regular fresh snowfalls are the norm in Cypress Mountain at the end of March. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 31cm. Daytime temperatures at the middle elevation in Cypress Mountain during week four of March usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.8°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.2°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Typically, expect only one day with sunshine per week at this time of year. Generally light winds (average 12km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that don't have ideal conditions also occur on average one day during this week in any given year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Cypress Mountain and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Cypress Mountain


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Cypress Mountain and (2007 – 2022)

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 Cypress Mountain 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 Cypress Mountain and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Cypress Mountain 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 Cypress Mountain and (2007 – 2022)

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 Cypress Mountain 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.