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 April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Purcell Mountain Lodge is 17 cm. There are typically 4.7 snowy days during this week.Purcell Mountain Lodge prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last 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 expected freezing level (1820m) is a little below the middle elevation of Purcell Mountain Lodge. Frequent snowfalls are typical in Purcell Mountain Lodge at the end of April. On average, expect four or five days with fresh snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 17cm. Temperatures should usually hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Purcell Mountain Lodge during week four of April is -0.9°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.5°C. Typically, expect only one day with sunshine per week at this time of year. Generally light winds (average 9km/h). Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that don't coincide with cold, sunny and calm conditions also happen on average one or two days during this week each year.
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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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