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Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation Snow History

35.21° N 111.81° W

Weather Forecast for Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation at 2380 m altitude

Issued:
4 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)
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Is Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation snowsure?

The snowiest week in Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation is week 4 of February. There are typically 1.5 snowy days during this week with 16 cm of snowfall. Check out the Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation 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 Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December6 cm0.9 days
January11 cm1.4 days
February12 cm1.3 days
March9 cm1.2 days
April2 cm0.5 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation during October (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of October for Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation is 2 cm. There are typically 0.2 snowy days during this week. Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2380m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (4021m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation. Snow falls on just one day every 5 years in Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation in the middle of October but on average there is one wet day this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 10cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation during week three of October with the average afternoon temperature 11.6°C and the minimum temperature 9.9°C. Generally sunny. On average, only one or two days each week are overcast and the rest have at least some sun. 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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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation and (2012 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation

 


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation and (2012 – 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 Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation 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 Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation 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 Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation and (2012 – 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 Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation 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.