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Is Sunshine Village snowsure?

The snowiest week in Sunshine Village is week 1 of March. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week with 9.1 in of snowfall. Check out the Sunshine Village 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 Sunshine Village

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December5.9 in4.2 days
January4.3 in4.1 days
February6.3 in4.6 days
March7.5 in4.9 days
April7.1 in4.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Sunshine Village during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Sunshine Village is 6.7 in. There are typically 4.8 snowy days during this week. Sunshine Village expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 7199 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (6001 ft is slightly lower than the mid altitude of Sunshine Village. Very frequent snowfalls are typical in Sunshine Village at the end of April. Based on long term weather statistics for Sunshine Village, five days with fresh snowfall per week is typical but a day when it rains during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6.7 in. Temperatures should mostly remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Sunshine Village during week four of April is 29°F while the average minimum temperature is only 26°F. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 6mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day during this week while powder days that don't coincide with perfect conditions also happen on average one or two days during this week every year. Read More

Snow History: Compare Resorts

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Snow Depths

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

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Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Sunshine Village and (2007 – 2024)

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Average Snow Conditions in Sunshine Village Graph. (Updated on: 2024-02-11)
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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 Sunshine Village 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 Sunshine Village and (2007 – 2024)

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Average Snowfall in Sunshine Village Graph. (Updated on: 2024-02-11)
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Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Sunshine Village 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 Sunshine Village and (2007 – 2024)

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Average Temperatures in Sunshine Village Graph. (Updated on: 2024-02-11)
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Average temperature
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Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Sunshine Village 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.

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