Is Scafell Pike snowsure?

The snowiest week in Scafell Pike is week 2 of February. There are typically 3.3 snowy days during this week with 5.9in of snowfall. Check out the Scafell Pike 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 Scafell Pike

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December4.3in2.7 days
January4.7in2.9 days
February4.7in2.9 days
March3.5in2.6 days
April1.6in1.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Scafell Pike during April (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of April for Scafell Pike is 2.0 in. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week. Scafell Pike prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of April at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 2959 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (4823 ft is slightly higher than the middle elevation of Scafell Pike. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Scafell Pike in the middle of April but with a significant risk of rain falling rather than snow on one or two days Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2.0 in. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Scafell Pike during week two of April with average maximum temperature 38°F and minimum temperature 36°F at the middle elevation. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 14mph) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 19mph one or two days per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 1 Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Scafell Pike


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Scafell Pike 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 Scafell Pike 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 Scafell Pike 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 Scafell Pike 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 Scafell Pike 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 Scafell Pike 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.