Is Mount Cain snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Cain is week 2 of March. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week with 83 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Cain 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 Cain
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 68 cm | 4.5 days |
| January | 64 cm | 4.3 days |
| February | 55 cm | 4.5 days |
| March | 64 cm | 5.0 days |
| April | 47 cm | 4.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Cain during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Mount Cain is 38 cm. There are typically 4.3 snowy days during this week.Mount Cain typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1540m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1562m) is close to the middle elevation of Mount Cain. Frequent snowfalls are typical in Mount Cain in the middle of April. On average, expect four or five days with fresh snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 38cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in Mount Cain during week three of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.2°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.7°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mostly light winds (average 13km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week while fresh snow days that do not have perfect weather also happen on average two or three days during this week in any given year.
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Mount Cain Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Cain and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Cain 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 Cain 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 Cain 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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