Best time to visit Elk Ridge Ski Area

The climate in Elk Ridge Ski Area through the year

When to go

Elk Ridge Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in April–October, peaking at 100 out of 100 in June. A typical June day reaches 27°C and the night falls to 8°C, with rain on about 2 days and clear sky 70 % of the time. November–March are a fair alternative, with scores of 55–63. The lowest score is in February (55), when days are cool at around 8°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (29°C) is about 22 degrees warmer than a January day (7°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. July is the wettest month with 63 mm and June the driest with 8 mm, out of about 410 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in February, deepest in February (about 10 cm).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 10 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June. Elk Ridge Ski Area lies about 2,250 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 15 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. Elk Ridge Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): April–October, up to 100
• City break (15–25 °C): March–November, up to 99
• Hiking (10–22 °C): August–June, up to 98
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): September–June, up to 99

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Elk Ridge Ski Area is the 53rd warmest over the year and the 39th driest. It has 7 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In June, when Elk Ridge Ski Area scores 100, Arizona Snowbowl (47 km away) scores 100 and Sunrise Park Resort (280 km away) scores 100. In February, when Elk Ridge Ski Area is at its lowest, Las Vegas scores 86 and lies 290 km away. See where to go in June for the best destinations that month.