Is Discovery Ski Area snowsure?
The snowiest week in Discovery Ski Area is week 4 of February. There are typically 4.3 snowy days during this week with 22 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 | 14 cm | 3.3 days |
| January | 12 cm | 3.0 days |
| February | 19 cm | 4.3 days |
| March | 18 cm | 3.9 days |
| April | 18 cm | 3.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Discovery Ski Area during September (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of September for Discovery Ski Area is 3 cm. There are typically 0.5 snowy days during this week. Discovery Ski Area prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2286m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (3638m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Discovery Ski Area. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the third week of September but on average there are one or two wet days during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Discovery Ski Area during week three of September with the average afternoon temperature 10.0°C and the minimum temperature 7.7°C. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Mostly light winds (average 16km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more 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 – 2026).
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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