Is Nevis Range snowsure?
The snowiest week in Nevis Range is week 1 of February. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week with 16 cm of snowfall. Check out the Nevis Range 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 Nevis Range
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 11 cm | 2.6 days |
| January | 13 cm | 3.2 days |
| February | 14 cm | 3.1 days |
| March | 9 cm | 2.7 days |
| April | 5 cm | 1.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Nevis Range during November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Nevis Range is 2 cm. There are typically 0.8 snowy days during this week. Nevis Range normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 656m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1628m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Nevis Range. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Nevis Range at the start of November but it rains far more often, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of November. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Nevis Range during week one of November with average maximum temperature 4.8°C and minimum temperature 3.6°C at the mid altitude. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 21km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days per week. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected but bluebird days that don't have fresh snowfall happen on average one year in 14. .
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Nevis Range Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Nevis Range and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Nevis Range 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 Nevis Range 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 Nevis Range 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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