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Is Snowwater Lodge snowsure?

The snowiest week in Snowwater Lodge is week 3 of December. There are typically 4.5 snowy days during this week with 29cm of snowfall. Check out the Snowwater Lodge 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 Snowwater Lodge

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December23cm3.9 days
January21cm3.9 days
February19cm4.1 days
March21cm4.3 days
April17cm4.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Snowwater Lodge during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Snowwater Lodge is 13 cm. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week. Snowwater Lodge normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the lodge area at 2082m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1880m) is similar to the middle elevation of Snowwater Lodge. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Snowwater Lodge in the middle of April but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 13cm. Temperatures should mostly remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Snowwater Lodge during week three of April is -0.9°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.7°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 11km/h). Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one or two days during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snowfall occur on average one or two days during this week in any given year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Snowwater Lodge


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Snowwater Lodge 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 Snowwater Lodge 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 Snowwater Lodge 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 Snowwater Lodge 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 Snowwater Lodge 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 Snowwater Lodge 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.