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Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge Snow History

49.38° N 117.06° W

Weather Forecast for Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge at 1950 m altitude

Next snow in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge:
1.5 cm on Sun 15th
Issued:
3 pm 12 Nov 2026 (local time)
Forecast update in:
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Is Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge snowsure?

The snowiest week in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge is week 3 of December. There are typically 5.1 snowy days during this week with 42 cm of snowfall. Check out the Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge 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 Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December32 cm4.4 days
January26 cm4.1 days
February28 cm4.7 days
March30 cm4.8 days
April21 cm4.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge during November (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge is 27 cm. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week. Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the cat ski area at 1950m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (1276m) is far below the mid altitude of Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge. Regular fresh snowfalls are to be expected in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge in the middle of November. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 5 years during this week of November. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 27cm. Temperatures should usually stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge during week two of November is -3.7°C while the average minimum temperature is just -4.8°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 13km/h). Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that do not have ideal weather also happen on average two or three days during this week in any given year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge and (2009 – 2026).

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Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge and (2009 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge and (2009 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge and (2009 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge 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.