Sunrise Ski Area Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Sunrise Ski Area during April (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of April for Sunrise Ski Area is 0.8 in. There are typically 0.5 snowy days during this week. Sunrise Ski Area prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 7107 ft based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (10680 ft is far above the mid altitude of Sunrise Ski Area. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the first week of April but rainy days are even rarer and you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 1.6 in. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Sunrise Ski Area during week one of April with average maximum temperature 45°F and minimum temperature 43°F at the mid altitude. Often sunny. Expect sunshine on four or five days. Mainly light winds (average 12mph) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 19mph one day in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are rare, occuring this week on average one year in 1 Read More