Natural snow · August
Cardrona snow in August
Over the last 11 winters, mid-mountain (1,765 m) at Cardrona had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 96% of August days. The summit (1,860 m) reached 96%, the village (1,670 m) 90%.
Questions
Is there snow in Cardrona in August?
Yes, reliably. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 96% of August days over the last 11 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late August for snow at Cardrona?
Late August has been surer: 100% against 92% at mid-mountain.
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Cardrona in August?
10 of the last 11. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of August days. Eleven winters show how much one season differs from the next, not a long-term trend.
Does this include snowmaking?
No. These figures are modelled natural snow only, so groomed pistes often ski better than this.