Is West Mountain snowsure?

The snowiest week in West Mountain is week 1 of February. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 6.7in of snowfall. Check out the West Mountain 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 West Mountain

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December3.1in1.9 days
January3.9in2.6 days
February5.5in2.9 days
March3.5in1.9 days
April1.2in0.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in West Mountain during July (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of July for West Mountain is 0.0 in. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. West Mountain expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of July at the middle elevation of the ski area at 978 ft based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (13085 ft is well above the middle elevation of West Mountain. is very unlikely in West Mountain at the end of July but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Warm daytime temperatures in West Mountain during week four of July. The average temperature range is between 68°F and 74°F at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 7mph).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

West Mountain


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in West Mountain 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 West Mountain 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 West Mountain 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 West Mountain 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 West Mountain 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 West Mountain 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.