Is Purcell Mountain Lodge snowsure?
The snowiest week in Purcell Mountain Lodge is week 3 of November. There are typically 4.8 snowy days during this week with 44 cm of snowfall. Check out the Purcell Mountain Lodge 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 Purcell Mountain Lodge
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 34 cm | 4.7 days |
| January | 30 cm | 4.6 days |
| February | 33 cm | 5.0 days |
| March | 37 cm | 5.4 days |
| April | 26 cm | 4.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Purcell Mountain Lodge during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Purcell Mountain Lodge is 13 cm. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week.Purcell Mountain Lodge typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the lodge area at 2319m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2207m) is very near the middle elevation of Purcell Mountain Lodge. Regular fresh snowfalls are to be expected in Purcell Mountain Lodge at the start of May. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week of May every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 13cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Purcell Mountain Lodge during week one of May with average maximum temperature 1.9°C and minimum temperature 0.2°C at the middle elevation. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).
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Purcell Mountain Lodge Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Purcell Mountain Lodge and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Purcell Mountain Lodge 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 Purcell Mountain Lodge 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 Purcell Mountain Lodge 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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