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Lat Long: 49.41° N 117.21° W
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Nelson Nordic Snow History

Weather Forecast for Nelson Nordic at 1050m altitude

Issued: 10 pm 03 May 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Nelson Nordic: 0.4cm on Wed 13th  (after 8 PM)

Is Nelson Nordic snowsure?

The snowiest week in Nelson Nordic is week 3 of December. There are typically 4.4 snowy days during this week with 24cm of snowfall. Check out the Nelson Nordic 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 Nelson Nordic

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December18cm3.7 days
January17cm4.1 days
February17cm4.4 days
March10cm3.3 days
April5cm2.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Nelson Nordic during May (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Nelson Nordic is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week.Nelson Nordic prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1050m, based on historical averages over the last 7 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2374m) is far above the middle elevation of Nelson Nordic. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Nelson Nordic at the start of May but it rains often, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of May. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Nelson Nordic during week one of May with average maximum temperature 9.9°C and minimum temperature 7.0°C at the middle elevation. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 5km/h).


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Nelson Nordic


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Nelson Nordic 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 Nelson Nordic 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 Nelson Nordic 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 Nelson Nordic 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 Nelson Nordic 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 Nelson Nordic 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.