Is Sandia Peak snowsure?
The snowiest week in Sandia Peak is week 4 of December. There are typically 1.5 snowy days during this week with 9 cm of snowfall. Check out the Sandia Peak 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 Sandia Peak
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 5 cm | 1.1 days |
| January | 5 cm | 1.1 days |
| February | 4 cm | 1.3 days |
| March | 3 cm | 1.2 days |
| April | 3 cm | 0.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Sandia Peak during October (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of October for Sandia Peak is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Sandia Peak typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2892m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (4091m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Sandia Peak. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Sandia Peak in the middle of October but on average there is one wet day this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Sandia Peak during week two of October with average maximum temperature 8.6°C and minimum temperature 7.0°C at the mid altitude. Usually sunny. On average, only two days each week are overcast and the other five days have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 23km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week.
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Sandia Peak Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Sandia Peak and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Sandia Peak 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 Sandia Peak 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 Sandia Peak 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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