Is La Hoya snowsure?

The snowiest week in La Hoya is week 2 of July. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week with 19cm of snowfall. Check out the La Hoya 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 La Hoya

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June15cm3.2 days
July16cm3.4 days
August16cm3.5 days
September7cm2.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in La Hoya during June (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of June for La Hoya is 10 cm. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week. La Hoya expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of June at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1598m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1701m) is close to the middle elevation of La Hoya. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in La Hoya at the start of June but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week of June every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 10cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in La Hoya during week one of June usually get above freezing (average maximum is -0.0°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -1.1°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 22km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that don't have fresh snowfall occur on average one or two days during this week every year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in La Hoya and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

La Hoya


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in La Hoya and (2007 – 2022)

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 La Hoya 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 La Hoya and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in La Hoya 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 La Hoya and (2007 – 2022)

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 La Hoya 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.