Is Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid) snowsure?
The snowiest week in Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid) is week 2 of March. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week with 24 cm of snowfall. Check out the Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid) 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 Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid)
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 14 cm | 3.7 days |
| January | 16 cm | 4.1 days |
| February | 19 cm | 4.4 days |
| March | 17 cm | 3.7 days |
| April | 9 cm | 2.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid) during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid) is 10 cm. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week.Whiteface Mountain typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 842m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1676m) is well above the middle elevation of Whiteface Mountain. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Whiteface Mountain in the middle of April but with a significant risk of rain falling rather than snow on one or two days Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 10cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Whiteface Mountain during week three of April with average maximum temperature 4.9°C and minimum temperature 2.7°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 23km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h two days per week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while powder days that do not have perfect conditions also occur, on average one day every second year during this week in any given year.
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Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid) Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid) and (2007 – 2024).
Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid)
The most cherished days on the mountain in Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid) 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.
Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid)
The snowiest weeks of the year in Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid) 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.
Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid)
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Whiteface Mountain (Lake Placid) 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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