Is Perisher snowsure?
The snowiest week in Perisher is week 3 of August. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week with 14 cm of snowfall. Check out the Perisher 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 Perisher
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 8 cm | 1.9 days |
| July | 12 cm | 2.6 days |
| August | 12 cm | 2.7 days |
| September | 6 cm | 1.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Perisher during October (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Perisher is 2 cm. There are typically 0.7 snowy days during this week. Perisher normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1867m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2913m) is well above the mid altitude of Perisher. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the last week of October but on average there are one or two wet days during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Perisher during week four of October with average maximum temperature 7.3°C and minimum temperature 5.1°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that do not have fresh snow occur on average one year in 7. (AA) while fresh snow days that do not have perfect weather conditions also occur once every 7 years.
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Perisher Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Perisher and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Perisher 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 Perisher 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 Perisher 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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