Is Beaver Creek snowsure?

The snowiest week in Beaver Creek is week 4 of March. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week with 11.0in of snowfall. Check out the Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December8.3in3.3 days
January7.9in3.5 days
February9.4in4.2 days
March8.7in3.6 days
April7.5in3.2 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Beaver Creek during January (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of January for Beaver Creek is 7.5 in. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week. Beaver Creek normal weather and snow conditions during the second week of January at the middle elevation of the ski area at 9423 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (5515 ft is a long way below the middle elevation of Beaver Creek. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Beaver Creek in the middle of January. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 7.5 in. Fairly cold temperatures with the average maximum temperature in Beaver Creek in week two of January of just 20°F at the middle elevation and minimum temperatures typically falling to 14°F. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 6mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that do not have new snow occur on average two or three days during this week every year. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Beaver Creek and (2007 – 2024).

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Beaver Creek and (2007 – 2024)

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Summer

Beaver Creek

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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 Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek and (2007 – 2024)

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Summer

Beaver Creek

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek and (2007 – 2024)

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Beaver Creek

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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 Beaver Creek 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.