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Is Sapphire Valley snowsure?

The snowiest week in Sapphire Valley is week 2 of December. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week with 6cm of snowfall. Check out the Sapphire Valley 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 Sapphire Valley

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December2cm0.2 days
January3cm0.5 days
February1cm0.5 days
March1cm0.3 days
April0cm0.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Sapphire Valley during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Sapphire Valley is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Sapphire Valley normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1006m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3274m) is well above the middle elevation of Sapphire Valley. is very unlikely in Sapphire Valley in the middle of April but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the middle elevation in Sapphire Valley during week three of April with the average afternoon temperature 12.9°C and the minimum temperature 11.0°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day. Based on our hindcast archive, we do not expect any powder days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Sapphire Valley at this time of year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Sapphire Valley and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Sapphire Valley


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Sapphire Valley and (2007 – 2024)

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 Sapphire Valley 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 Sapphire Valley and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Sapphire Valley 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 Sapphire Valley and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Sapphire Valley 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.