Is Pakenham snowsure?

The snowiest week in Pakenham is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week with 6.7in of snowfall. Check out the Pakenham 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 Pakenham

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December4.3in2.8 days
January5.9in3.4 days
February5.9in3.7 days
March3.9in2.7 days
April1.6in1.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Pakenham during May (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Pakenham is 0.4 in. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Pakenham expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 591 ft based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (7110 ft is well above the mid altitude of Pakenham. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Pakenham at the start of May but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2.8 in. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the mid altitude in Pakenham during week one of May with the average afternoon temperature 54°F and the minimum temperature 48°F. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 8mph). Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Pakenham


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Pakenham 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 Pakenham 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 Pakenham 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 Pakenham 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 Pakenham 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 Pakenham 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.