Is Mount Aspiring snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Aspiring is week 1 of August. There are typically 4.0 snowy days during this week with 51 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Aspiring 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 Mount Aspiring
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 24 cm | 2.4 days |
| July | 39 cm | 3.3 days |
| August | 36 cm | 3.4 days |
| September | 35 cm | 3.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Aspiring during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Mount Aspiring is 5 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week.Mount Aspiring expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 1543m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2439m) is far above the mid altitude of Mount Aspiring. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Mount Aspiring at the start of May but rain is twice as usual as snow and in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of May. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Mount Aspiring during week one of May with average maximum temperature 4.0°C and minimum temperature 2.9°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 16km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week.
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Mount Aspiring Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Aspiring and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Aspiring 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 Mount Aspiring 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 Mount Aspiring 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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