\nMarch opened with the coldest start in years \u2014 firm corduroy, bundled-up mornings, and sunshine that helped soften things by afternoon. That higher sun angle is finally starting to do its thing.\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nNow the pattern flips.\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nTemperatures climb above freezing each afternoon this week, while overnight lows still dip just enough to preserve a firm base for those early turns. Expect more clouds as the week progresses, with our first rain chance arriving Thursday night.\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nThe good news:<\/b> Current models keep the heaviest moisture south of Blue Mountain Resort. If that trend holds, snow loss will be minimal heading into March Break.\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nConfidence:<\/b> Moderate (track of Thursday night system still matters)\n<\/p>\n\n
\n\nMarch Break: The Full Breakdown<\/h2>\n
\nThis year, Spring Break = Spring Weather, and it all begins with a surge of double digit warmth.\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nSaturday \u2014 Buckle Up<\/b> ( High near +12\u00b0C)but a high probability of steady rain. On paper it\u2019s not great, but in reality? With a 106cm base depth<\/b> (the deepest of the season) \u2014 and 277cm of natural snowfall<\/b> banked since opening day, the mountain has rarely been better positioned to handle a heavy rain event than it is right now. This is a resilient snowpack that will be able to handle the upcoming thaw.\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nSunday:<\/b> Cooler air slowly filters back in as the rain exits. This should firm up ski surfaces.\nTemperatures remain mostly above freezing next week, so we avoid a hard freeze \u2014 This is important because it means we won\u2019t be downhill skating on a thick layer of ice.\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nBest ski window:<\/b> Sunday through Tuesday.\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nLooking ahead, another potential rainmaker is on the radar for mid-next week, possibly accompanied by even milder air. Highs near +15\u00b0C wouldn\u2019t be ideal for carving \u2014 but they would set the stage for a fantastic apr\u00e8s scene in the village. Sometimes you just have to lean into it!\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nCooler weather is favoured towards the end of the break.\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nThe mild stretch doesn\u2019t look permanent.\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nSignals suggest winter makes a return later in March, with below-seasonal temperatures and multiple snow chances. This news may upset some of you, but for the die-hard skiers and riders hoping for one or two more powder days, this should be music to your ears. Now is a great time to tune your edges and maybe save a sick day for late month.\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nWinter is not done yet!\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nTuesday:<\/b> Increasing clouds. High +2\u00b0C. Light winds
\nWednesday:<\/b> Partly sunny and mild. High +4\u00b0C
\nThursday:<\/b> Cloudy, late-day showers. High +3\u00b0C. Winds 10\u201320 km\/h
\nFriday:<\/b> Cloudy and mild. High +4\u00b0C
\nSaturday:<\/b> Very mild with periods of rain. High +11\u00b0C. South winds 20\u201340 km\/h
\nSunday:<\/b> Cloudy and cooler. High +7\u00b0C\n<\/p>\n\n
\n\nFinal Thoughts<\/h2>\n
\nThe pattern is shifting to classic March conditions \u2014 freeze at night, soft by day, and the occasional rain system mixed in. With the current base depth, the mountain is well-positioned to handle it.\n<\/p>\n\n
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Get out there. The mountain is in great shape and the season isn\u2019t done with us yet.<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\n\n\nSenior Meteorologist,
Anthony Farnell<\/em><\/span>\n\n\n\n