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Is Mt Zion snowsure?

The snowiest week in Mt Zion is week 4 of December. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week with 16cm of snowfall. Check out the Mt Zion 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 Mt Zion

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December14cm4.0 days
January14cm4.7 days
February14cm4.4 days
March8cm2.9 days
April9cm1.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mt Zion during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Mt Zion is 12 cm. There are typically 1.8 snowy days during this week. Mt Zion expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 412m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1409m) is well above the mid altitude of Mt Zion. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Mt Zion in the middle of April but with a significant risk of rain falling rather than snow on one or two days Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 12cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Mt Zion during week three of April with average maximum temperature 5.1°C and minimum temperature 3.3°C at the mid altitude. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 18km/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. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are rare, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while fresh snow days that don't have perfect weather conditions also happen, on average one day every second year during this week each year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mt Zion and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Mt Zion


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Mt Zion and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Mt Zion 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Mt Zion and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Mt Zion 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Mt Zion and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Mt Zion 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.