Is Buena Vista snowsure?

The snowiest week in Buena Vista is week 4 of December. There are typically 3.7 snowy days during this week with 3.9in of snowfall. Check out the Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December3.5in3.3 days
January2.8in3.3 days
February3.1in3.3 days
March2.4in2.6 days
April2.0in1.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Buena Vista during March (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of March for Buena Vista is 2.8 in. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week. Buena Vista prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1394 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2664 ft is slightly above the middle elevation of Buena Vista. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Buena Vista in the middle of March with a rainy day during this week of March happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2.8 in. Temperatures should generally stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Buena Vista during week two of March is 29°F while the average minimum temperature is only 25°F. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 10mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations 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 unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 1


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Snow Depths

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

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Buena Vista


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Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Buena Vista and (2007 – 2024)

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Summer

Buena Vista

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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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista and (2007 – 2024)

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Summer

Buena Vista

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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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista and (2007 – 2024)

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Summer

Buena Vista

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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 Buena Vista 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.