Is Willamette Pass snowsure?
The snowiest week in Willamette Pass is week 4 of December. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week with 48 cm of snowfall. Check out the Willamette Pass 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 Willamette Pass
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 40 cm | 3.4 days |
| January | 35 cm | 3.4 days |
| February | 38 cm | 3.8 days |
| March | 35 cm | 4.0 days |
| April | 23 cm | 3.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Willamette Pass during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Willamette Pass is 17 cm. There are typically 2.5 snowy days during this week.Willamette Pass prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1799m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2212m) is slightly above the middle elevation of Willamette Pass. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Willamette Pass in the middle of April with a rainy day during this week of April occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 17cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Willamette Pass during week three of April with average maximum temperature 3.5°C and minimum temperature 1.1°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 12km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that don't have cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also occur on average one day during this week each year.
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Willamette Pass Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Willamette Pass and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Willamette Pass 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 Willamette Pass 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 Willamette Pass 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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