Is Blandford Ski Area snowsure?

The snowiest week in Blandford Ski Area is week 2 of February. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week with 5.9in of snowfall. Check out the Blandford 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 Blandford Ski Area

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December2.8in1.4 days
January3.1in1.7 days
February4.7in2.2 days
March2.8in1.6 days
April1.2in0.5 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Blandford Ski Area during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Blandford Ski Area is 0.0 in. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Blandford Ski Area prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1161 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (6949 ft is far above the middle elevation of Blandford Ski Area. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Blandford Ski Area at the end of April but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0.0 in. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Blandford Ski Area during week four of April with the average afternoon temperature 51°F and the minimum temperature 46°F. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 10mph) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 19mph one day. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snowfall happen on average one year in 7. . Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Blandford Ski Area


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Blandford 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 Blandford 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 Blandford 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 Blandford 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 Blandford 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 Blandford 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.