Is Snowwater Lodge snowsure?

The snowiest week in Snowwater Lodge is week 3 of December. There are typically 4.5 snowy days during this week with 11.4in of snowfall. Check out the Snowwater Lodge 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 Snowwater Lodge

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December9.1in3.9 days
January8.3in3.9 days
February7.5in4.1 days
March8.3in4.3 days
April6.7in4.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Snowwater Lodge during May (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Snowwater Lodge is 3.5 in. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week. Snowwater Lodge prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the lodge area at 6831 ft based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (7858 ft is a little above the middle elevation of Snowwater Lodge. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Snowwater Lodge at the start of May with a rainy day during this week of May occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3.5 in. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Snowwater Lodge during week one of May with average maximum temperature 38°F and minimum temperature 34°F at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 7mph). Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Snowwater Lodge


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Snowwater Lodge 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 Snowwater Lodge 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 Snowwater Lodge 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 Snowwater Lodge 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 Snowwater Lodge 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 Snowwater Lodge 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.