Is Bretton Woods snowsure?

The snowiest week in Bretton Woods is week 2 of March. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week with 28cm of snowfall. Check out the Bretton Woods 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 Bretton Woods

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December16cm3.4 days
January19cm3.9 days
February24cm4.3 days
March21cm3.9 days
April11cm2.2 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Bretton Woods during May (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Bretton Woods is 3 cm. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week. Bretton Woods typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 716m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2216m) is far above the mid altitude of Bretton Woods. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the second week of May but in a typical year there are also a couple of rainy days during this week of May. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Bretton Woods during week two of May with average maximum temperature 9.6°C and minimum temperature 7.2°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 16km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Bretton Woods


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Bretton Woods 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 Bretton Woods 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 Bretton Woods 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 Bretton Woods 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 Bretton Woods 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 Bretton Woods 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.