Is Discovery Ski Area snowsure?
The snowiest week in Discovery Ski Area is week 2 of April. There are typically 4.2 snowy days during this week with 23 cm of snowfall. Check out the Discovery Ski Area 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 Discovery Ski Area
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 15 cm | 3.3 days |
| January | 13 cm | 3.2 days |
| February | 20 cm | 4.4 days |
| March | 18 cm | 4.1 days |
| April | 18 cm | 4.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Discovery Ski Area during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Discovery Ski Area is 9 cm. There are typically 2.6 snowy days during this week.Discovery Ski Area prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2286m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2617m) is slightly higher than the middle elevation of Discovery Ski Area. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Discovery Ski Area at the start of May but with a significant risk of rain falling on one or two days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 9cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Discovery Ski Area during week one of May with average maximum temperature 3.4°C and minimum temperature 1.5°C at the middle elevation. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 15km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day.
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Discovery Ski Area Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Discovery Ski Area and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Discovery Ski Area 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 Discovery Ski Area 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 Discovery Ski Area 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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