Is Vista Ridge snowsure?

The snowiest week in Vista Ridge is week 3 of December. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 4.7in of snowfall. Check out the Vista Ridge 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 Vista Ridge

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December2.4in2.2 days
January2.4in2.6 days
February2.4in2.9 days
March3.1in2.8 days
April0.8in1.5 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Vista Ridge during April (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of April for Vista Ridge is 0.8 in. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week. Vista Ridge typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1027 ft based on historical averages over the last 4 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2093 ft is slightly above the middle elevation of Vista Ridge. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Vista Ridge at the start of April but with an average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0.8 in. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Vista Ridge during week one of April with average maximum temperature 37°F and minimum temperature 33°F at the middle elevation. There is only a 50% chance of seeing any sunshine this week. Generally light winds (average 7mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that don't have cold, sunny and calm weather are more common, on average one day every second year during this week each year.. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Vista Ridge


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Vista Ridge 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 Vista Ridge 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 Vista Ridge 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 Vista Ridge 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 Vista Ridge 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 Vista Ridge 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.