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Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area Snow History



Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area Forecasts

Is Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area snowsure?

The snowiest week in Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week with 57cm of snowfall. Check out the Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area 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.

Average monthly snow in Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December27cm1.8 days
January37cm1.8 days
February35cm2.2 days
March33cm2.4 days
April13cm1.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area during February (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of February for Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area is 37 cm. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week. Badger Pass Ski Area expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of February at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2316m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2340m) is similar to the mid altitude of Badger Pass Ski Area. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Badger Pass Ski Area in the middle of February but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of February. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 37cm. Day temperatures at the mid altitude in Badger Pass Ski Area during week three of February usually get above freezing (average maximum is -0.0°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -1.7°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 14km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that do not have new snow occur on average one day during this week each year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area 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 Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area 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 Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area 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 Yosemite-Badger Pass Ski Area 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.