Best time to visit Coppervale Ski Area

The climate in Coppervale Ski Area through the year

When to go

Coppervale Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–October, peaking at 99 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 24°C and the night falls to 5°C, with rain on about 3 days and clear sky 64 % of the time. The lowest score is in December (33), when days are cool at around 5°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (29°C) is about 24 degrees warmer than a December day (5°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Rain is concentrated in a wet season: December–February bring 55 % of the year’s 800 mm, while July–September are almost dry. Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in March (about 60 cm).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Coppervale Ski Area lies about 1,750 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 11 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Coppervale Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–October, up to 99
• City break (15–25 °C): April–October, up to 99
• Hiking (10–22 °C): April–November, up to 90
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): February–June and September–November, up to 94

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Coppervale Ski Area is the 91st warmest over the year and the 142nd driest. It has 6 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In September, when Coppervale Ski Area scores 99, Tahoe Donner (123 km away) scores 99 and Sugar Bowl Ski Resort (125 km away) scores 99. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.