Is Pines Peak snowsure?
The snowiest week in Pines Peak is week 1 of February. There are typically 1.7 snowy days during this week with 8 cm of snowfall. Check out the Pines 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 Pines Peak
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 3 cm | 1.0 days |
| January | 6 cm | 1.8 days |
| February | 5 cm | 1.6 days |
| March | 2 cm | 0.6 days |
| April | 1 cm | 0.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Pines Peak during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Pines Peak is 1 cm. There are typically 0.3 snowy days during this week.Pines Peak normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 242m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2498m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Pines Peak. A day with snowfall happens on average every second 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 2cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the middle elevation in Pines Peak during week three of April with the average afternoon temperature 13.6°C and the minimum temperature 10.4°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 1
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Pines Peak Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Pines Peak and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Pines 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.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Pines 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.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Pines 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.
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