Is Moonlight Basin snowsure?
The snowiest week in Moonlight Basin is week 1 of February. There are typically 4.7 snowy days during this week with 31 cm of snowfall. Check out the Moonlight Basin 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 Moonlight Basin
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 21 cm | 4.0 days |
| January | 18 cm | 3.9 days |
| February | 27 cm | 4.8 days |
| March | 22 cm | 4.4 days |
| April | 24 cm | 4.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Moonlight Basin during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Moonlight Basin is 11 cm. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week. Moonlight Basin prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2628m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2731m) is very near the middle elevation of Moonlight Basin. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Moonlight Basin at the start of May but with a significant risk of rain falling on one or two days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 11cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in Moonlight Basin during week one of May usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.5°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.2°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 16km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day.
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Moonlight Basin Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Moonlight Basin and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Moonlight Basin 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 Moonlight Basin 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 Moonlight Basin 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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