Is Mount Lyford snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Lyford is week 2 of August. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week with 23 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Lyford 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 Lyford
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 14 cm | 1.9 days |
| July | 16 cm | 2.2 days |
| August | 15 cm | 2.2 days |
| September | 14 cm | 2.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Lyford during July (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of July for Mount Lyford is 18 cm. There are typically 2.4 snowy days during this week. Mount Lyford typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of July at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1575m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1679m) is close to the middle elevation of Mount Lyford. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Mount Lyford at the end of July 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 July. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 18cm. Daytime temperatures at the middle elevation in Mount Lyford during week four of July usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.6°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.6°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 23km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snowfall occur on average one day during this week every year.
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Mount Lyford Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Lyford and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Lyford 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 Lyford 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 Lyford 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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