Is Smuggler's Notch snowsure?
The snowiest week in Smuggler's Notch is week 2 of March. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 24 cm of snowfall. Check out the Smuggler's Notch 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 Smuggler's Notch
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 14 cm | 3.5 days |
| January | 16 cm | 3.9 days |
| February | 20 cm | 4.2 days |
| March | 18 cm | 3.6 days |
| April | 7 cm | 2.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Smuggler's Notch during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Smuggler's Notch is 1 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week.Smuggler's Notch prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 712m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2242m) is well above the mid altitude of Smuggler's Notch. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the first week of May but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Smuggler's Notch during week one of May with average maximum temperature 9.2°C and minimum temperature 6.9°C at the mid altitude. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 17km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day.
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Smuggler's Notch Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Smuggler's Notch and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Smuggler's Notch 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 Smuggler's Notch 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 Smuggler's Notch 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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