Is Pal snowsure?

The snowiest week in Pal is week 4 of January. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 9.4in of snowfall. Check out the Pal 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 Pal

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December4.3in1.9 days
January6.3in2.5 days
February5.9in2.5 days
March6.3in2.8 days
April3.9in1.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Pal during January (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of January for Pal is 5.5 in. There are typically 2.4 snowy days during this week. Pal expected weather and snow conditions during the second week of January at the middle elevation of the ski area at 6798 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (6247 ft is similar to the mid altitude of Pal. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Pal in the middle of January but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of January. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5.5 in. Temperatures should usually hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Pal during week two of January is 30°F while the average minimum temperature is only 26°F. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mostly light winds (average 10mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 19mph one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week but bluebird days that do not have fresh snow happen on average one day 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 Pal and (2007 – 2024).

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

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

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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 Pal 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 Pal and (2007 – 2024)

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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 Pal 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 Pal and (2007 – 2024)

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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 Pal 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.