Is El Colorado snowsure?
The snowiest week in El Colorado is week 2 of July. There are typically 1.7 snowy days during this week with 38 cm of snowfall. Check out the El Colorado 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 El Colorado
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 32 cm | 2.1 days |
| July | 24 cm | 2.0 days |
| August | 28 cm | 2.3 days |
| September | 13 cm | 2.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in El Colorado during July (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of July for El Colorado is 14 cm. There are typically 1.8 snowy days during this week. El Colorado prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of July at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2910m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2831m) is very near the middle elevation of El Colorado. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in El Colorado at the end of July but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of July. 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 El Colorado during week four of July is -0.2°C while the average minimum temperature is only -2.8°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 13km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that do not have fresh snow happen on average one or two days during this week each year.
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El Colorado Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in El Colorado and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in El Colorado 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 El Colorado 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 El Colorado 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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