Is Selwyn Snowfields snowsure?
The snowiest week in Selwyn Snowfields is week 3 of August. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week with 11 cm of snowfall. Check out the Selwyn Snowfields 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 Selwyn Snowfields
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 5 cm | 1.3 days |
| July | 10 cm | 2.0 days |
| August | 10 cm | 2.1 days |
| September | 4 cm | 1.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Selwyn Snowfields during July (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of July for Selwyn Snowfields is 10 cm. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week. Selwyn Snowfields normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of July at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1460m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1970m) is slightly higher than the middle elevation of Selwyn Snowfields. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Selwyn Snowfields at the end of July but with an average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 10cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Selwyn Snowfields during week four of July with average maximum temperature 2.5°C and minimum temperature 0.8°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while fresh snow days that don't have cold, sunny and calm conditions also occur, on average one day every second year during this week every year.
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Selwyn Snowfields Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Selwyn Snowfields and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Selwyn Snowfields 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 Selwyn Snowfields 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 Selwyn Snowfields 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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