Is Rocky Mountain snowsure?
The snowiest week in Rocky Mountain is week 1 of February. There are typically 3.7 snowy days during this week with 26 cm of snowfall. Check out the Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 12 cm | 2.7 days |
| January | 10 cm | 2.3 days |
| February | 19 cm | 3.7 days |
| March | 12 cm | 2.9 days |
| April | 15 cm | 3.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Rocky Mountain during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Rocky Mountain is 12 cm. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week.Rocky Mountain normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2104m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2164m) is very near the middle elevation of Rocky Mountain. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Rocky Mountain at the end of April but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 12cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in Rocky Mountain during week four of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.4°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.3°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 21km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not have perfect weather conditions also happen on average one day during this week each year.
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Rocky Mountain Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Rocky Mountain and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain 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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