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Lat Long: 49.38° N 117.06° W
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Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge Snow History

Weather Forecast for Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge at 1950m altitude

Issued: 10 pm 10 May 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge: 1.2cm on Fri 15th  (after 8 PM)

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 42cm 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)
December32cm4.4 days
January26cm4.1 days
February28cm4.7 days
March30cm4.8 days
April21cm4.1 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge is 7 cm. There are typically 1.8 snowy days during this week. Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of May 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 normal freezing level (2496m) is slightly higher than the middle elevation of Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge in the middle of May but with a significant risk of rain falling rather than snow on one or two days Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 7cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge during week two of May with average maximum temperature 5.4°C and minimum temperature 2.8°C at the middle elevation. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Ymir Backcountry Ski Lodge


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.