Is Wolf Creek Ski Area snowsure?

The snowiest week in Wolf Creek Ski Area is week 4 of February. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 23cm of snowfall. Check out the Wolf Creek Ski Area 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 Wolf Creek Ski Area

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December14cm2.2 days
January11cm2.1 days
February16cm2.9 days
March11cm2.6 days
April7cm2.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Wolf Creek Ski Area during June (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of June for Wolf Creek Ski Area is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Wolf Creek Ski Area normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of June at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3384m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (4635m) is well above the mid altitude of Wolf Creek Ski Area. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Wolf Creek Ski Area at the start of June but on average there are one or two wet days during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the mid altitude in Wolf Creek Ski Area during week one of June with the average afternoon temperature 10.3°C and the minimum temperature 7.9°C. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Wolf Creek Ski Area and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Wolf Creek Ski Area


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Wolf Creek Ski Area and (2007 – 2022)

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 Wolf Creek Ski Area 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 Wolf Creek Ski Area and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Wolf Creek Ski Area 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 Wolf Creek Ski Area and (2007 – 2022)

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 Wolf Creek Ski Area 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.