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Mount Mawson Snow History

Weather Forecast for Mount Mawson at 1265m altitude

Issued: 3 am 13 May 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Mount Mawson: 0.4cm on Fri 22nd  (after 4 PM)

Is Mount Mawson snowsure?

The snowiest week in Mount Mawson is week 4 of August. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 14cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Mawson 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 Mawson

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June6cm2.2 days
July9cm2.7 days
August12cm3.3 days
September11cm3.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Mawson during May (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Mount Mawson is 6 cm. There are typically 1.8 snowy days during this week. Mount Mawson expected weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1265m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2090m) is well above the mid altitude of Mount Mawson. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Mount Mawson in the middle of May but with the same probbaility of rain falling rather than snow Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Mount Mawson during week two of May with average maximum temperature 4.0°C and minimum temperature 3.0°C at the mid altitude. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Often windy. (average 37km/h) with the mean wind more than 30km/h three or four days per week.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Mawson and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Mount Mawson


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Mount Mawson and (2007 – 2026)

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 Mount Mawson 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 Mount Mawson and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Mount Mawson 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 Mount Mawson and (2007 – 2026)

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 Mount Mawson 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.