Is Sleeping Giant snowsure?
The snowiest week in Sleeping Giant is week 3 of February. There are typically 5.4 snowy days during this week with 29 cm of snowfall. Check out the Sleeping Giant 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 Sleeping Giant
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 21 cm | 4.4 days |
| January | 18 cm | 4.0 days |
| February | 26 cm | 5.1 days |
| March | 18 cm | 4.1 days |
| April | 15 cm | 3.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Sleeping Giant during May (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Sleeping Giant is 6 cm. There are typically 1.8 snowy days during this week. Sleeping Giant typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2119m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2857m) is well above the middle elevation of Sleeping Giant. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Sleeping Giant in the middle of May but rain is more likely than snow because on average there are three days during this particular week each year when it rains instead. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Sleeping Giant during week two of May with average maximum temperature 5.8°C and minimum temperature 3.9°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 12km/h).
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Sleeping Giant Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Sleeping Giant and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Sleeping Giant 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 Sleeping Giant 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 Sleeping Giant 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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