Is Temple Basin snowsure?
The snowiest week in Temple Basin is week 1 of September. There are typically 3.7 snowy days during this week with 32 cm of snowfall. Check out the Temple Basin 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 Temple Basin
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 21 cm | 3.0 days |
| July | 28 cm | 3.5 days |
| August | 28 cm | 3.9 days |
| September | 30 cm | 3.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Temple Basin during October (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Temple Basin is 27 cm. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week. Temple Basin prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1708m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2199m) is a little above the mid altitude of Temple Basin. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Temple Basin at the end of October but with a significant risk of rain falling on one or two days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 27cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Temple Basin during week four of October with average maximum temperature 2.4°C and minimum temperature 1.0°C at the mid altitude. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur 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 every second year during this week each year.
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Temple Basin Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Temple Basin and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Temple Basin 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 Temple Basin 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 Temple Basin 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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