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 May (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Swain is 0 cm. There are typically 0.2 snowy days during this week. Swain typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of May 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 typical freezing level (2581m) is far above the middle elevation of Swain. Snow falls on just one day every 5 years in Swain in the middle of May but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the middle elevation in Swain during week two of May with the average afternoon temperature 12.7°C and the minimum temperature 9.9°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day.
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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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