Is Lookout Pass snowsure?
The snowiest week in Lookout Pass is week 3 of December. There are typically 4.9 snowy days during this week with 40 cm of snowfall. Check out the Lookout Pass 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 Lookout Pass
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 34 cm | 4.4 days |
| January | 28 cm | 4.2 days |
| February | 33 cm | 4.8 days |
| March | 24 cm | 4.3 days |
| April | 14 cm | 3.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Lookout Pass during November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Lookout Pass is 18 cm. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week. Lookout Pass expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1546m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2009m) is slightly above the middle elevation of Lookout Pass. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Lookout Pass at the start of November but with a significant risk of rain falling on one or two days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 18cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Lookout Pass during week one of November with average maximum temperature 2.2°C and minimum temperature 0.4°C at the middle elevation. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 11km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while fresh snow days that don't have cold, sunny and calm conditions also happen, on average one day during this week in any given year.
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Lookout Pass Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Lookout Pass and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Lookout Pass 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 Lookout Pass 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 Lookout Pass 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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