Best time to visit Dodge Ridge Ski Area

The climate in Dodge Ridge Ski Area through the year

When to go

Dodge Ridge Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–October, peaking at 100 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 27°C and the night falls to 10°C, with rain on about 1 day and clear sky 68 % of the time. April and November are a fair alternative, with scores of 51–52. The lowest score is in December (44), when days are cool at around 7°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (27°C) is about 20 degrees warmer than a December day (7°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Rain is concentrated in a wet season: December–February bring 55 % of the year’s 920 mm, while June–September are almost dry. Snow typically lies on the ground in November–May, deepest in March (about 80 cm).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Dodge Ridge Ski Area lies about 2,050 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 13 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. Dodge Ridge 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–November, up to 99
• Hiking (10–22 °C): February–November, up to 97
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): all year round, up to 96

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Dodge Ridge Ski Area is the 106th warmest over the year and the 177th driest. It has 6 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when Dodge Ridge Ski Area scores 100, Bear Valley Mountain Resort (34 km away) scores 99 and Kirkwood Mountain Resort (56 km away) scores 99. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.