Is Capracotta snowsure?

The snowiest week in Capracotta is week 3 of January. There are typically 2.1 snowy days during this week with 7.9in of snowfall. Check out the Capracotta 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 Capracotta

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December2.4in1.4 days
January6.7in2.3 days
February5.5in2.1 days
March4.7in2.0 days
April1.6in0.7 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Capracotta during March (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of March for Capracotta is 6.7 in. There are typically 2.5 snowy days during this week. Capracotta typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 4679 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (6040 ft is slightly higher than the middle elevation of Capracotta. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Capracotta at the start of March but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6.7 in. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Capracotta during week one of March with average maximum temperature 36°F and minimum temperature 34°F at the middle elevation. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 12mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 19mph one day in this week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that do not have cold, sunny and calm weather also occur on average one day every second year during this week in any given year.


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Snow Depths

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

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Summer

Capracotta


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

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

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Summer

Capracotta

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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 Capracotta 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 Capracotta and (2007 – 2024)

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Summer

Capracotta

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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 Capracotta 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 Capracotta and (2007 – 2024)

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Summer

Capracotta

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay123412341234123412341234123412343020100-10-20-30Temperature (C)500040003000200010000Freezing level (m)TopMidBottom


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 Capracotta 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.