Discovery Ski Area Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Discovery Ski Area during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Discovery Ski Area is 16 cm. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week.Discovery Ski Area normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2286m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2261m) is similar to the mid altitude of Discovery Ski Area. Regular fresh snowfalls can be relied on in Discovery Ski Area at the end of April. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 16cm. Daytime temperatures at the mid altitude in Discovery Ski Area during week four of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.9°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.9°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day. Calm, sunny 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 fresh snow days that don't have ideal conditions also occur on average one or two days during this week every year.