Is Snow Summit snowsure?

The snowiest week in Snow Summit is week 4 of February. There are typically 1.3 snowy days during this week with 3.9in of snowfall. Check out the Snow Summit 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 Snow Summit

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December2.0in0.7 days
January3.1in0.9 days
February3.1in1.1 days
March2.0in0.9 days
April0.8in0.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Snow Summit during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Snow Summit is 1.6 in. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week. Snow Summit typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 7596 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (9971 ft is a long way above the middle elevation of Snow Summit. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the last week of March but rainy days are even rarer and you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3.1 in. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Snow Summit during week four of March with average maximum temperature 41°F and minimum temperature 38°F at the middle elevation. Often sunny. Expect sunshine on four or five days. Mostly light winds (average 12mph) 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. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are rare, 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 Snow Summit and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Snow Summit


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Snow Summit 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 Snow Summit 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 Snow Summit 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 Snow Summit 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 Snow Summit 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 Snow Summit 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.