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 October (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Mount Hotham is 2 cm. There are typically 0.8 snowy days during this week. Mount Hotham prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of October 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 expected freezing level (2837m) is far above the mid altitude of Mount Hotham. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Mount Hotham at the end of October but on average, a higher chance of rain than snow with one or two wet days during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Mount Hotham during week four of October with average maximum temperature 7.9°C and minimum temperature 5.7°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mostly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while powder days that don't have perfect conditions also happen, on average one year in 14.
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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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