Is The Callaghan snowsure?
The snowiest week in The Callaghan is week 3 of December. There are typically 7.0 snowy days during this week with 236 cm of snowfall. Check out the The Callaghan 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 The Callaghan
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 141 cm | 6.0 days |
| January | 42 cm | 2.5 days |
| February | 44 cm | 4.0 days |
| March | 92 cm | 5.8 days |
| April | 21 cm | 3.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in The Callaghan during October (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for The Callaghan is 98 cm. There are typically 6.3 snowy days during this week. The Callaghan normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the cat ski area at 1752m, based on historical averages over the last 1 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1455m) is similar to the middle elevation of The Callaghan. The long term weather averages for The Callaghan shows fresh fresh snow almost every day at the end of October. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 98cm. Temperatures should mostly stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in The Callaghan during week four of October is -1.5°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.4°C. Days with sunshine are unknown Generally light winds (average 14km/h).
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The Callaghan Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in The Callaghan and (2025 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in The Callaghan 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 The Callaghan 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 The Callaghan 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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