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Is Snow King Resort snowsure?

The snowiest week in Snow King Resort is week 1 of February. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week with 29cm of snowfall. Check out the Snow King Resort 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 King Resort

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December20cm4.1 days
January20cm3.8 days
February25cm4.8 days
March18cm4.0 days
April13cm3.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Snow King Resort during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Snow King Resort is 10 cm. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week. Snow King Resort expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2140m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2283m) is very near the middle elevation of Snow King Resort. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Snow King Resort in the middle of April but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 10cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in Snow King Resort during week three of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.9°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.2°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 12km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that do not have ideal weather also happen on average one day during this week each year.


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Snow King Resort


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Snow King Resort 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 King Resort 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 King Resort 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 King Resort 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 King Resort 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 King Resort 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.