Is Saddleback snowsure?
The snowiest week in Saddleback is week 1 of February. There are typically 4.5 snowy days during this week with 27 cm of snowfall. Check out the Saddleback 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 Saddleback
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 16 cm | 3.3 days |
| January | 17 cm | 3.7 days |
| February | 22 cm | 4.3 days |
| March | 19 cm | 3.7 days |
| April | 12 cm | 2.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Saddleback during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Saddleback is 11 cm. There are typically 2.6 snowy days during this week.Saddleback normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 940m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1353m) is a little above the middle elevation of Saddleback. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Saddleback in the middle of April but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 11cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Saddleback during week three of April with average maximum temperature 2.7°C and minimum temperature 0.8°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Sometimes windy. Light winds (average 27km/h) the majority of the time are unlikely to affect ski lifts but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h two or three days in this week. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1
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Saddleback Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Saddleback and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Saddleback 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 Saddleback 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 Saddleback 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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