Is Hesperus snowsure?
The snowiest week in Hesperus is week 4 of December. There are typically 2.4 snowy days during this week with 19 cm of snowfall. Check out the Hesperus 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 Hesperus
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 12 cm | 1.9 days |
| January | 14 cm | 2.0 days |
| February | 15 cm | 2.4 days |
| March | 9 cm | 2.0 days |
| April | 4 cm | 1.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hesperus during November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Hesperus is 2 cm. There are typically 0.7 snowy days during this week. Hesperus typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2600m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3435m) is far above the mid altitude of Hesperus. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the first week of November 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 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Hesperus during week one of November with average maximum temperature 5.4°C and minimum temperature 3.7°C at the mid altitude. Usually sunny. On average, only two days each week are overcast and the other five days have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 15km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 1
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Hesperus Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hesperus and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Hesperus 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 Hesperus 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 Hesperus 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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