Is Rainbow snowsure?
The snowiest week in Rainbow is week 3 of August. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 19 cm of snowfall. Check out the Rainbow 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 Rainbow
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 11 cm | 2.4 days |
| July | 16 cm | 3.0 days |
| August | 16 cm | 3.1 days |
| September | 14 cm | 3.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Rainbow during July (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of July for Rainbow is 16 cm. There are typically 3.3 snowy days during this week. Rainbow prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of July at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1650m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1559m) is similar to the mid altitude of Rainbow. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Rainbow at the end of July but rain is just 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 16cm. Temperatures should generally hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Rainbow during week four of July is -0.5°C while the average minimum temperature is just -1.6°C. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that do not have fresh snow happen on average one day during this week in any given year.
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Rainbow Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Rainbow and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Rainbow 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 Rainbow 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 Rainbow 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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