Is Sierra Nevada snowsure?
The snowiest week in Sierra Nevada is week 1 of March. There are typically 2.5 snowy days during this week with 23 cm of snowfall. Check out the Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10 cm | 1.3 days |
| January | 11 cm | 1.6 days |
| February | 13 cm | 2.0 days |
| March | 16 cm | 2.4 days |
| April | 11 cm | 1.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Sierra Nevada during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Sierra Nevada is 6 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week.Sierra Nevada normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2701m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (3373m) is far above the middle elevation of Sierra Nevada. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Sierra Nevada at the start of May and on average there is one wet day during this week every year too. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Sierra Nevada during week one of May with average maximum temperature 4.9°C and minimum temperature 3.9°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 14km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day.
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Sierra Nevada Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Sierra Nevada and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada 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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