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Four Lakes Snow History

41.79° N 88.09° W

Weather Forecast for Four Lakes at 137 m altitude

Issued:
5 am 04 Nov 2026 (local time)
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Is Four Lakes snowsure?

The snowiest week in Four Lakes is week 1 of February. There are typically 2.1 snowy days during this week with 10 cm of snowfall. Check out the Four Lakes 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 Four Lakes

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December4 cm1.3 days
January6 cm2.2 days
February7 cm1.9 days
March2 cm0.8 days
April1 cm0.2 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Four Lakes during November (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Four Lakes is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Four Lakes prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 137m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2346m) is far above the mid altitude of Four Lakes. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Four Lakes at the start of November but on average there are one or two wet days during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Four Lakes during week one of November with the average afternoon temperature 11.0°C and the minimum temperature 8.2°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 15km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected but bluebird days that do not have new snow happen on average one year in 14. .


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Four Lakes 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 Four Lakes 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 Four Lakes 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 Four Lakes 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 Four Lakes 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 Four Lakes 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 Four Lakes 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.