Is Pass Powderkeg snowsure?
The snowiest week in Pass Powderkeg is week 1 of February. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 17 cm of snowfall. Check out the Pass Powderkeg 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 Pass Powderkeg
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9 cm | 3.1 days |
| January | 7 cm | 2.5 days |
| February | 13 cm | 3.4 days |
| March | 11 cm | 3.0 days |
| April | 10 cm | 2.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Pass Powderkeg during October (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Pass Powderkeg is 8 cm. There are typically 1.9 snowy days during this week. Pass Powderkeg normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1457m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1880m) is slightly higher than the middle elevation of Pass Powderkeg. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Pass Powderkeg at the end of October but with an average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in Pass Powderkeg during week four of October usually get above freezing (average maximum is 2.2°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.2°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 12km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day.
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Pass Powderkeg Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Pass Powderkeg and (2011 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Pass Powderkeg 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 Pass Powderkeg 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 Pass Powderkeg 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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