Is Mount Dobson snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Dobson is week 2 of October. There are typically 3.0 snowy days during this week with 24 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Dobson 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 Dobson
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 16 cm | 2.0 days |
| July | 18 cm | 2.1 days |
| August | 15 cm | 2.4 days |
| September | 14 cm | 2.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Dobson during August (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of August for Mount Dobson is 12 cm. There are typically 2.6 snowy days during this week. Mount Dobson prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1902m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1645m) is close to the middle elevation of Mount Dobson. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Mount Dobson at the start of August but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of August. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 12cm. Temperatures should generally remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Mount Dobson during week one of August is -1.4°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.6°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 21km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that don't have fresh snow occur on average two days during this week in any given year.
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Mount Dobson Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Dobson and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Dobson 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 Dobson 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 Dobson 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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