Is Arrowhead Ski Area snowsure?

The snowiest week in Arrowhead Ski Area is week 2 of February. There are typically 2.5 snowy days during this week with 7.9in of snowfall. Check out the Arrowhead 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. Read More

Average monthly snow in Arrowhead Ski Area

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December3.1in1.4 days
January3.5in1.7 days
February5.9in2.2 days
March3.1in1.8 days
April1.6in0.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Arrowhead Ski Area during May (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Arrowhead Ski Area is 0.0 in. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Arrowhead Ski Area prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 804 ft based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (7671 ft is well above the middle elevation of Arrowhead Ski Area. Fresh Snow is unlikely in Arrowhead Ski Area at the start of May but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Arrowhead Ski Area during week one of May with the average afternoon temperature 54°F and the minimum temperature 49°F. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 7mph).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Arrowhead Ski Area and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Arrowhead Ski Area


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Arrowhead Ski Area and (2007 – 2024)

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 Arrowhead 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. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Arrowhead Ski Area and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Arrowhead 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. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Arrowhead Ski Area and (2007 – 2024)

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 Arrowhead 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.