Is Snowmass snowsure?
The snowiest week in Snowmass is week 4 of February. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week with 34 cm of snowfall. Check out the Snowmass 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 Snowmass
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 24 cm | 3.4 days |
| January | 22 cm | 3.6 days |
| February | 29 cm | 4.3 days |
| March | 24 cm | 3.8 days |
| April | 21 cm | 3.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Snowmass during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Snowmass is 19 cm. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week.Snowmass normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3140m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (3121m) is close to the mid altitude of Snowmass. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Snowmass at the end of April but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week of April every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 19cm. Daytime temperatures at the mid altitude in Snowmass during week four of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.8°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -1.3°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. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week while fresh snow days that do not coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also happen on average one day during this week each year.
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Snowmass Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Snowmass and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Snowmass 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 Snowmass 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 Snowmass 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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