Is Mount Washington snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Washington is week 4 of December. There are typically 4.9 snowy days during this week with 74 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Washington 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 Washington
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 60 cm | 4.1 days |
| January | 54 cm | 3.6 days |
| February | 41 cm | 4.1 days |
| March | 48 cm | 4.8 days |
| April | 29 cm | 3.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Washington during August (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of August for Mount Washington is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Mount Washington prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1338m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (3712m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Mount Washington. Snowfall is highly unlikely in Mount Washington at the start of August but on average there are one or two wet days during this week every year. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Mount Washington during week one of August with the average afternoon temperature 13.8°C and the minimum temperature 12.6°C. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Generally light winds (average 6km/h).
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Mount Washington Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Washington and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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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