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Lat Long: 36.70° N 105.41° W
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Red River Snow History

Weather Forecast for Red River at 2911m altitude

Issued: 5 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Is Red River snowsure?

The snowiest week in Red River is week 4 of February. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week with 16cm of snowfall. Check out the Red River 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 Red River

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December10cm1.7 days
January10cm2.0 days
February12cm2.3 days
March11cm2.1 days
April6cm1.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Red River during August (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of August for Red River is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Red River typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2911m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (5230m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Red River. Fresh Snow is unlikely in Red River at the start of August but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Red River during week one of August with the average afternoon temperature 17.3°C and the minimum temperature 14.7°C. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Generally light winds (average 12km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Red River and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Red River


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Red River and (2007 – 2026)

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 Red River 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 Red River and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Red River 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 Red River and (2007 – 2026)

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 Red River 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.