Is Great Divide snowsure?

The snowiest week in Great Divide is week 1 of February. There are typically 3.3 snowy days during this week with 5.9in of snowfall. Check out the Great Divide 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 Great Divide

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December3.1in2.5 days
January3.1in2.2 days
February4.7in3.3 days
March3.1in2.7 days
April3.9in2.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Great Divide during April (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of April for Great Divide is 3.9 in. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week. Great Divide prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 6569 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (5768 ft is close to the mid altitude of Great Divide. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Great Divide at the start of April with a rainy day during this week of April occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3.9 in. Temperatures should typically hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Great Divide during week one of April is 31°F while the average minimum temperature is only 28°F. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 12mph) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 19mph one day in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that do not have fresh snow occur on average one or two days during this week every year. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


Compare Great Divide with:

Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Great Divide


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Great Divide 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 Great Divide 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 Great Divide 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 Great Divide 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 Great Divide 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 Great Divide 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.