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Is Mount Dobson snowsure?

The snowiest week in Mount Dobson is week 2 of August. There are typically 2.5 snowy days during this week with 10.2 in of snowfall. Check out the Mount Dobson 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 Mount Dobson

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June5.9 in2.0 days
July7.5 in2.3 days
August6.3 in2.6 days
September5.5 in2.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Dobson during April (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of April for Mount Dobson is 2.0 in. There are typically 1.1 snowy days during this week. Mount Dobson typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 6240 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (9308 ft is far above the middle elevation of Mount Dobson. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Mount Dobson at the start of April and on average there is one wet day during this week every year too. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2.0 in. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Mount Dobson during week one of April with average maximum temperature 40°F and minimum temperature 38°F at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Mostly light winds (average 11mph) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 19mph one day in this week. Read More

Snow History: Compare Resorts

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Snow Depths

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

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

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

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Average Snow Conditions in Mount Dobson Graph. (Updated on: 2024-02-11)
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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 Mount Dobson 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 Mount Dobson and (2007 – 2024)

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Average Snowfall in Mount Dobson Graph. (Updated on: 2024-02-11)
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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 Mount Dobson 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 Mount Dobson and (2007 – 2024)

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Average Temperatures in Mount Dobson Graph. (Updated on: 2024-02-11)
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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 Mount Dobson 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.

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