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Truth is, there is no best time to be here as one could experience both the best or worst winter has to offer in any of the operating months.
Although the area in which we are situated is renowned for massive snow accumulations throughout the winter months, we occasionally have a slow start to our season. Luckily, our location and altitude provide us with the advantage of being able to operate with very little snow. Many of our slopes are grass and require minimal accumulation of snow to allow them to become skiable. We have experienced epic skiing here, in early November, with less than 50cm of snow.
Here is a description of typical monthly conditions to provide a general idea of what to expect, or for you to use to direct your vacation to meet your individual or groups expectations.
December: Base: 150-200cm Temps: -4c to -10c
Characterized by intense snowfall, numerous storms, and short days. Best chance for deep snow and powder skiing on all aspects. Winter snow pack is building and stability is a concern due to the accumulation of ’storm snow’.
January: Base: 200-250cm Temps: -5c to -15c
Similar to December, including slightly colder temperatures and moderate snowfall. Powder skiing is excellent on all aspects, and longer days allow for exploring longer and higher tours into the alpine.
February: Base 225-275cm Temps: -5c to -15c
Less frequent storms and an established winter snow pack. Skiing is excellent on most aspect and elevations. The sun begins to affect the southerly exposures. Stability concerns are focused on deeper more persistent layers, as well as, storm issues. Days are long and more time is spent in the alpine.
March: Base 275-350cm Temps: -3c to -10c
There is much variety in conditions on aspect and elevation. The northerly slopes are still powder but the sun has more effect. Storms bring full winter conditions, but warmer temperatures change snow quality quickly, including stability. Increased daylight brings added possibilities for longer trips. Travel is generally easy.
April: Base 325-375cm Temps: -2c to -10c
Rapidly changing conditions with warm air temperatures. It is still winter on the north aspects. Storms bring sporadic, but are generally less frequent, snowfall. Travel is fast and days are long. Stability trends to the better.