Is Shames Mountain snowsure?
The snowiest week in Shames Mountain is week 4 of November. There are typically 4.8 snowy days during this week with 67 cm of snowfall. Check out the Shames Mountain 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 Shames Mountain
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 52 cm | 4.4 days |
| January | 54 cm | 4.5 days |
| February | 47 cm | 4.3 days |
| March | 43 cm | 4.7 days |
| April | 28 cm | 3.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Shames Mountain during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Shames Mountain is 10 cm. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week.Shames Mountain normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 930m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1641m) is far above the middle elevation of Shames Mountain. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Shames Mountain at the start of May but with a likelihood of rain falling on two days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 10cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Shames Mountain during week one of May with average maximum temperature 5.0°C and minimum temperature 3.4°C at the middle elevation. Typically, expect only one day with sunshine per week at this time of year. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).
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Shames Mountain Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Shames Mountain and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Shames Mountain 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 Shames Mountain 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 Shames Mountain 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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