Birao Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Birao during March (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of March for Birao is 4.3 in. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week. Birao typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1116 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (1266 ft is close to the mid altitude of Birao. Regular fresh snowfalls are to be expected in Birao in the middle of March. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4.3 in. Temperatures should usually remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Birao during week three of March is 31°F while the average minimum temperature is only 28°F. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 11mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 19mph one day. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh 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 fresh snow happen on average one or two days during this week in any given year. Read More