Is Showdown Ski Area snowsure?
The snowiest week in Showdown Ski Area is week 2 of April. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week with 25 cm of snowfall. Check out the Showdown Ski Area 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 Showdown Ski Area
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 15 cm | 3.0 days |
| January | 15 cm | 2.8 days |
| February | 21 cm | 4.0 days |
| March | 16 cm | 3.5 days |
| April | 23 cm | 3.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Showdown Ski Area during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Showdown Ski Area is 14 cm. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week. Showdown Ski Area prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2286m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1786m) is slightly below the middle elevation of Showdown Ski Area. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Showdown Ski Area in the middle of November but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of November. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 14cm. Temperatures should typically remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Showdown Ski Area during week two of November is -2.4°C while the average minimum temperature is only -4.4°C. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Sometimes windy. Light winds (average 29km/h) most of the time are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h two or three days in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but bluebird days that do not have fresh snow occur on average one or two days during this week every year.
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Showdown Ski Area Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Showdown Ski Area and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Showdown Ski Area 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 Showdown Ski Area 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 Showdown Ski Area 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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