Is Scafell Pike snowsure?
The snowiest week in Scafell Pike is week 2 of February. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 14 cm of snowfall. Check out the Scafell Pike 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 Scafell Pike
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 11 cm | 2.6 days |
| January | 12 cm | 3.0 days |
| February | 11 cm | 2.8 days |
| March | 9 cm | 2.5 days |
| April | 4 cm | 1.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Scafell Pike during October (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of October for Scafell Pike is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Scafell Pike expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of October at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 902m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2377m) is well above the mid altitude of Scafell Pike. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Scafell Pike at the start of October whereas rain is common. Expect to get rained on during 4 or 5 days at this time of year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Scafell Pike during week one of October with average maximum temperature 7.4°C and minimum temperature 6.3°C at the mid altitude. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Frequently windy. (average 31km/h) with the mean wind more than 30km/h three days per week.
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Scafell Pike Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Scafell Pike and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Scafell Pike 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 Scafell Pike 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 Scafell Pike 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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