Is Ski Big Bear snowsure?
The snowiest week in Ski Big Bear is week 2 of February. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week with 10 cm of snowfall. Check out the Ski Big Bear 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 Ski Big Bear
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 5 cm | 1.5 days |
| January | 6 cm | 2.0 days |
| February | 9 cm | 2.4 days |
| March | 5 cm | 1.5 days |
| April | 1 cm | 0.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Ski Big Bear during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Ski Big Bear is 1 cm. There are typically 0.2 snowy days during this week.Ski Big Bear typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 282m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2240m) is well above the mid altitude of Ski Big Bear. Snow falls on just one day every 5 years in Ski Big Bear in the middle of April but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the mid altitude in Ski Big Bear during week three of April with the average afternoon temperature 11.2°C and the minimum temperature 8.1°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 15km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Based on historical averages, we do not expect any fresh snow days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Ski Big Bear at this time of year.
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Ski Big Bear Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Ski Big Bear and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Ski Big Bear 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 Ski Big Bear 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 Ski Big Bear 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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