Is West Mountain snowsure?
The snowiest week in West Mountain is week 1 of February. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 17 cm of snowfall. Check out the West Mountain 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 West Mountain
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 8 cm | 1.9 days |
| January | 10 cm | 2.6 days |
| February | 14 cm | 2.9 days |
| March | 9 cm | 1.9 days |
| April | 3 cm | 0.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in West Mountain during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for West Mountain is 4 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week.West Mountain typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 298m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1846m) is well above the mid altitude of West Mountain. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the third week of April but in a typical year there are also a couple of rainy days during this week of April. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in West Mountain during week three of April with average maximum temperature 9.6°C and minimum temperature 6.5°C at the mid altitude. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 14km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but powder days that don't have cold, sunny and calm weather are more typical, on average one year in 7..
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West Mountain Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in West Mountain and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in West Mountain 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 West Mountain 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 West Mountain 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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