Is Porters snowsure?
The snowiest week in Porters is week 2 of October. There are typically 2.8 snowy days during this week with 28 cm of snowfall. Check out the Porters 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 Porters
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 17 cm | 2.2 days |
| July | 18 cm | 2.5 days |
| August | 18 cm | 2.7 days |
| September | 16 cm | 2.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Porters during July (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of July for Porters is 21 cm. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week. Porters prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of July at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1645m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1579m) is very near the middle elevation of Porters. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Porters at the end of July but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of July. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 21cm. Temperatures should usually hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Porters during week four of July is -0.4°C while the average minimum temperature is just -1.5°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that do not have fresh snowfall happen on average one or two days during this week every year.
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Porters Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Porters and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Porters 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 Porters 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 Porters 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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