Is Fortress Mountain snowsure?
The snowiest week in Fortress Mountain is week 2 of April. There are typically 4.3 snowy days during this week with 22 cm of snowfall. Check out the Fortress Mountain 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 Fortress Mountain
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 11 cm | 3.3 days |
| January | 7 cm | 2.7 days |
| February | 12 cm | 3.7 days |
| March | 15 cm | 4.1 days |
| April | 20 cm | 4.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Fortress Mountain during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Fortress Mountain is 18 cm. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week.Fortress Mountain normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2149m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1641m) is slightly lower than the middle elevation of Fortress Mountain. Regular fresh snowfalls can be relied on in Fortress Mountain in the middle of April. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 18cm. Temperatures should generally remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Fortress Mountain during week three of April is -2.4°C while the average minimum temperature is only -4.1°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 11km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that do not coincide with perfect weather conditions also occur on average two days during this week each year.
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Fortress Mountain Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Fortress Mountain and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Fortress Mountain 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 Fortress Mountain 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 Fortress Mountain 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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