Is Swain snowsure?
The snowiest week in Swain is week 1 of February. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week with 13 cm of snowfall. Check out the Swain 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 Swain
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 8 cm | 3.0 days |
| January | 11 cm | 4.0 days |
| February | 11 cm | 3.7 days |
| March | 7 cm | 2.5 days |
| April | 3 cm | 1.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Swain during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Swain is 3 cm. There are typically 1.3 snowy days during this week. Swain prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 495m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1751m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Swain. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Swain in the middle of November with and average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Swain during week two of November with average maximum temperature 5.3°C and minimum temperature 3.2°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 20km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are rare, occuring this week on average one year in 0
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Swain Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Swain and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Swain 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 Swain 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 Swain 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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