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Is Bigrock Ski Area snowsure?

The snowiest week in Bigrock Ski Area is week 2 of February. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 32cm of snowfall. Check out the Bigrock 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 Bigrock Ski Area

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December13cm2.2 days
January17cm2.8 days
February23cm3.0 days
March18cm3.4 days
April7cm1.7 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Bigrock Ski Area during February (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of February for Bigrock Ski Area is 22 cm. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week. Bigrock Ski Area prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of February at the middle elevation of the ski area at 362m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (175m) is similar to the mid altitude of Bigrock Ski Area. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Bigrock Ski Area in the middle of February but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 22cm. Pretty cold temperatures with the typical maximum temperature in Bigrock Ski Area in week three of February of just -6.6°C at the mid altitude and minimum temperatures typically falling to -8.9°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 22km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that don't have fresh snow happen on average two or three days during this week every year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Bigrock Ski Area and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Bigrock Ski Area


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Bigrock 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 Bigrock 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 Bigrock 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 Bigrock 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 Bigrock Ski Area and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Bigrock 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.