Is Pilion snowsure?

The snowiest week in Pilion is week 2 of January. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week with 10.2in of snowfall. Check out the Pilion 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 Pilion

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December2.4in1.0 days
January8.3in1.9 days
February6.3in1.9 days
March3.9in1.5 days
April0.8in0.4 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of April for Pilion is 1.6 in. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. Pilion expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 4370 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (8166 ft is far above the middle elevation of Pilion. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the first week of April but in a typical year there are also a couple of rainy days during this week of April. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3.1 in. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Pilion during week one of April with average maximum temperature 45°F and minimum temperature 43°F at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mostly light winds (average 11mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 19mph one day per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that do not have cold, sunny and calm conditions are more typical, on average one year in 5.. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

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Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

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

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Summer

Pilion

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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 Pilion 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 Pilion and (2007 – 2024)

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Summer

Pilion

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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 Pilion 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 Pilion and (2007 – 2024)

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Summer

Pilion

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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 Pilion 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.