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Is McIntyre Ski Area snowsure?

The snowiest week in McIntyre Ski Area is week 2 of February. There are typically 2.4 snowy days during this week with 21cm of snowfall. Check out the McIntyre Ski Area 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 McIntyre Ski Area

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December7cm1.0 days
January8cm1.4 days
February14cm2.0 days
March7cm1.4 days
April3cm0.5 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in McIntyre Ski Area during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for McIntyre Ski Area is 3 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. McIntyre Ski Area typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 130m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1899m) is a long way above the mid altitude of McIntyre Ski Area. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the third week of April but in a typical year there are also a couple of rainy days during this week of April. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the mid altitude in McIntyre Ski Area during week three of April with the average afternoon temperature 10.3°C and the minimum temperature 7.4°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected but clear, calm and cold days that don't have fresh snowfall happen on average one year in 14. (AA) while powder days that don't have cold, sunny and calm conditions also occur once every 14 years.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in McIntyre Ski Area and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

McIntyre Ski Area


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in McIntyre Ski Area and (2007 – 2024)

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 McIntyre Ski Area 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 McIntyre Ski Area and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in McIntyre Ski Area 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 McIntyre Ski Area and (2007 – 2024)

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 McIntyre Ski Area 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.