Is Sky Valley snowsure?

The snowiest week in Sky Valley is week 2 of December. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week with 2.4in of snowfall. Check out the Sky Valley 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 Sky Valley

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December0.8in0.4 days
January1.2in0.6 days
February0.8in0.6 days
March0.4in0.3 days
April0.0in0.1 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Sky Valley is 0.0 in. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Sky Valley expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3353 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (10870 ft is a long way above the middle elevation of Sky Valley. Snowy weather is very unlikely in Sky Valley at the end of April but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Sky Valley during week four of April with the average afternoon temperature 56°F and the minimum temperature 53°F. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Mainly light winds (average 12mph) 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. Based on historical averages, we don't expect any fresh snow days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Sky Valley at this time of year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Sky Valley


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Sky Valley 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 Sky Valley 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 Sky Valley 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 Sky Valley 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 Sky Valley 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 Sky Valley 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.