Is Mount Hotham snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Hotham is week 3 of August. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 18 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Hotham 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 Hotham
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 9 cm | 2.3 days |
| July | 15 cm | 3.3 days |
| August | 15 cm | 3.1 days |
| September | 7 cm | 1.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Hotham during July (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of July for Mount Hotham is 15 cm. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week. Mount Hotham normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of July at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1652m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (1879m) is close to the middle elevation of Mount Hotham. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Mount Hotham at the end of July but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 15cm. Daytime temperatures at the middle elevation in Mount Hotham during week four of July usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.0°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.3°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 23km/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. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that don't have cold, sunny and calm conditions also happen on average one day during this week in any given year.
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Mount Hotham Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Hotham and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Hotham 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 Hotham 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 Hotham 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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