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Is Pats Peak snowsure?

The snowiest week in Pats Peak is week 2 of February. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week with 17cm of snowfall. Check out the Pats Peak 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 Pats Peak

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December8cm1.4 days
January9cm1.8 days
February13cm2.2 days
March9cm1.8 days
April3cm0.5 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Pats Peak during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Pats Peak is 4 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. Pats Peak expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 319m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (1835m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Pats Peak. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the third week of April but in a typical year there are also a couple of rainy days during this week of April. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Pats Peak during week three of April with average maximum temperature 9.2°C and minimum temperature 6.3°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 16km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but powder days that do not coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather are more usual, on average one year in 7..


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Pats Peak


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Pats Peak 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 Pats Peak 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 Pats Peak 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 Pats Peak 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 Pats Peak 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 Pats Peak 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.