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 June (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of June for Moonlight Basin is 3 cm. There are typically 0.8 snowy days during this week. Moonlight Basin typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of June 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 average freezing level (3737m) is far above the middle elevation of Moonlight Basin. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Moonlight Basin in the middle of June but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Moonlight Basin during week three of June with average maximum temperature 9.1°C and minimum temperature 6.6°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 18km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week.
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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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