Is Pajarito Mountain Ski Area snowsure?
The snowiest week in Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is week 4 of December. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week with 15 cm of snowfall. Check out the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area 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 Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9 cm | 1.7 days |
| January | 12 cm | 2.0 days |
| February | 11 cm | 2.2 days |
| March | 8 cm | 1.9 days |
| April | 5 cm | 1.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Pajarito Mountain Ski Area during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is 3 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week.Pajarito Mountain Ski Area typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2967m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (3873m) is well above the mid altitude of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. A day with snowfall happens on average every second year during the first week of May but on average there is one wet day during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Pajarito Mountain Ski Area during week one of May with average maximum temperature 8.1°C and minimum temperature 5.5°C at the mid altitude. Often sunny. Expect sunshine on four or five days. Mainly light winds (average 22km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week.
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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Pajarito Mountain Ski Area and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Pajarito Mountain Ski Area 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 Pajarito Mountain Ski Area 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 Pajarito Mountain Ski Area 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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