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Snow Farm Snow History

Weather Forecast for Snow Park/Snow Farm at 1675m altitude

Issued: 11 pm 23 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Is Snow Farm snowsure?

The snowiest week in Snow Farm is week 1 of August. There are typically 3.3 snowy days during this week with 19cm of snowfall. Check out the Snow Farm 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 Snow Farm

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June11cm2.2 days
July13cm2.7 days
August12cm2.8 days
September14cm2.7 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Snow Farm during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Snow Farm is 5 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week.Snow Park/Snow Farm expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1675m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2501m) is well above the mid altitude of Snow Park/Snow Farm. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Snow Park/Snow Farm at the end of April but on average, a higher chance of rain than snow with one or two wet days during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Snow Park/Snow Farm during week four of April with average maximum temperature 3.9°C and minimum temperature 2.5°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mostly light winds (average 21km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Snow Farm and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Snow Farm


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Snow Farm and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Snow Farm 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Snow Farm and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Snow Farm 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Snow Farm and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Snow Farm 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.