Is Turoa snowsure?
The snowiest week in Turoa is week 1 of August. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 25 cm of snowfall. Check out the Turoa 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 Turoa
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 11 cm | 2.4 days |
| July | 20 cm | 3.2 days |
| August | 20 cm | 3.4 days |
| September | 17 cm | 3.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Turoa during October (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Turoa is 6 cm. There are typically 1.6 snowy days during this week. Turoa typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1962m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2635m) is far above the mid altitude of Turoa. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Turoa at the end of October but rain is slightly more likely than snow during this week of October. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Turoa during week four of October with average maximum temperature 3.5°C and minimum temperature 2.3°C at the mid altitude. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. It can be windy. Light winds (average 30km/h) the majority of the time are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h two or three days per week. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but bluebird days that don't have new snow happen on average one year in 5.
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Turoa Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Turoa and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Turoa 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 Turoa 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 Turoa 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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