Is Hockley Valley snowsure?
The snowiest week in Hockley Valley is week 3 of February. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 14 cm of snowfall. Check out the Hockley Valley 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 Hockley Valley
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 8 cm | 2.7 days |
| January | 10 cm | 3.6 days |
| February | 12 cm | 3.4 days |
| March | 6 cm | 2.3 days |
| April | 4 cm | 1.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hockley Valley during May (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Hockley Valley is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Hockley Valley expected weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 370m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2438m) is far above the middle elevation of Hockley Valley. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Hockley Valley in the middle of May but in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of May. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the middle elevation in Hockley Valley during week two of May with the average afternoon temperature 12.4°C and the minimum temperature 9.8°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day.
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Hockley Valley Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hockley Valley and (2012 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Hockley Valley 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 Hockley Valley 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 Hockley Valley 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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