Discovery Ski Area Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Discovery Ski Area during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Discovery Ski Area is 14 cm. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week. Discovery Ski Area normal weather and snow conditions during the third 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 mean freezing level (2005m) is close to the middle elevation of Discovery Ski Area. Regular fresh snowfalls are to be expected in Discovery Ski Area in the middle 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 14cm. Temperatures should mostly remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Discovery Ski Area during week three of April is -1.0°C while the average minimum temperature is only -2.7°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that don't have new snow occur on average one or two days during this week each year.