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Dodge Ridge Snow History

38.19° N 119.95° W

Weather Forecast for Dodge Ridge at 2256 m altitude

Next snow in Dodge Ridge:
0.4 cm on Mon 12th
Issued:
10 pm 08 Oct 2026 (local time)
Forecast update in:
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Is Dodge Ridge snowsure?

The snowiest week in Dodge Ridge is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.0 snowy days during this week with 63 cm of snowfall. Check out the Dodge Ridge 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 Dodge Ridge

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December32 cm1.8 days
January39 cm1.9 days
February39 cm2.2 days
March37 cm2.4 days
April16 cm1.5 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Dodge Ridge during October (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of October for Dodge Ridge is 1 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. Dodge Ridge typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2255m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3772m) is well above the middle elevation of Dodge Ridge. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the second week of October and there is a 50% chance that one day will be rainy too. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Dodge Ridge during week two of October with the average afternoon temperature 10.4°C and the minimum temperature 8.2°C. Generally sunny. On average, only one or two days each week are overcast and the rest have at least some sun. Mainly light winds (average 11km/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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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Dodge Ridge and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Dodge Ridge and (2007 – 2026)

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 Dodge Ridge 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 Dodge Ridge and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Dodge Ridge 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 Dodge Ridge and (2007 – 2026)

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 Dodge Ridge 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.