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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 44cm 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

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December34cm4.7 days
January30cm4.6 days
February33cm5.0 days
March37cm5.4 days
April26cm4.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Purcell Mountain Lodge during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Purcell Mountain Lodge is 27 cm. There are typically 4.3 snowy days during this week. Purcell Mountain Lodge expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the lodge area at 2319m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1638m) is a long way below the middle elevation of Purcell Mountain Lodge. Frequent snowfalls are typical in Purcell Mountain Lodge in the middle of April. On average, expect four or five days with fresh snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 27cm. Temperatures should generally remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Purcell Mountain Lodge during week three of April is -1.9°C while the average minimum temperature is just -3.6°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 8km/h). Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that do not coincide with ideal conditions also happen on average two days during this week every year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Purcell Mountain Lodge and (2007 – 2024).

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Summer

Purcell Mountain Lodge


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Purcell Mountain Lodge 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 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Purcell Mountain Lodge 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 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Purcell Mountain Lodge and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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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.