Is Mount Aspiring snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Aspiring is week 2 of September. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week with 50 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Aspiring 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 Mount Aspiring
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 24 cm | 2.4 days |
| July | 37 cm | 3.1 days |
| August | 36 cm | 3.4 days |
| September | 44 cm | 3.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Aspiring during July (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of July for Mount Aspiring is 32 cm. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week. Mount Aspiring expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of July at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 1543m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1557m) is similar to the middle elevation of Mount Aspiring. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Mount Aspiring in the middle of July but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 32cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in Mount Aspiring during week three of July usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.1°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.8°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 15km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that don't have fresh snowfall happen on average one day during this week every year.
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Mount Aspiring Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Aspiring and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Aspiring 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.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Mount Aspiring 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.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Mount Aspiring 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.
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