Is Lowther Hills snowsure?

The snowiest week in Lowther Hills is week 4 of February. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week with 3.1in of snowfall. Check out the Lowther Hills 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 Lowther Hills

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December2.0in1.5 days
January2.4in1.9 days
February2.8in2.2 days
March1.2in1.8 days
April0.8in0.9 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of March for Lowther Hills is 0.4 in. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week. Lowther Hills typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2100 ft based on historical averages over the last 10 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (4862 ft is a long way above the mid altitude of Lowther Hills. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Lowther Hills in the middle of March but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0.4 in. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Lowther Hills during week three of March with average maximum temperature 40°F and minimum temperature 38°F at the mid altitude. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mostly light winds (average 16mph) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 19mph two days in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected but bluebird days that do not have new snow occur on average one day every second year during this week every year.. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Lowther Hills


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Lowther Hills 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 Lowther Hills 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 Lowther Hills 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 Lowther Hills 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 Lowther Hills 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 Lowther Hills 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.