Is Orelle snowsure?

The snowiest week in Orelle is week 2 of December. There are typically 4.5 snowy days during this week with 30.3in of snowfall. Check out the Orelle 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 Orelle

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December19.3in3.2 days
January10.6in2.4 days
February9.4in2.1 days
March11.8in2.8 days
April7.9in3.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Orelle during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Orelle is 6.3 in. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week. Orelle prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 9154 ft based on historical averages over the last 6 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (7474 ft is slightly below the mid altitude of Orelle. Regular fresh snowfalls are the norm in Orelle at the end of April. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6.3 in. Temperatures should usually remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Orelle during week four of April is 27°F while the average minimum temperature is only 25°F. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 7mph) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 19mph one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but bluebird days that do not have fresh snow happen on average two days 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 Orelle and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Orelle


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Orelle 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 Orelle 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 Orelle 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 Orelle 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 Orelle 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 Orelle 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.