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 September (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of September for Selwyn Snowfields is 2 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week. Selwyn Snowfields typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of September 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 usual freezing level (2481m) is far above the middle elevation of Selwyn Snowfields. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Selwyn Snowfields in the middle of September but on average, a higher chance of rain than snow with one or two wet days during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Selwyn Snowfields during week two of September with average maximum temperature 5.8°C and minimum temperature 3.5°C at the middle elevation. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Mainly light winds (average 20km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but powder days that do not coincide with ideal conditions are more usual, on average one year in 7..
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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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