Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Pine Creek Ski Area
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The ski season in Pine Creek Ski Area typically runs January and February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is June–September, with daytime temperatures around 26°C.
Pine Creek Ski Area at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 28°C and coolest in December (−1°C). The wettest month is May (41 mm) and the driest July (15 mm), with about 350 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in September.
Pine Creek Ski Area
2,230 mThe climate in Pine Creek Ski Area through the year
When to go
Pine Creek Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 93 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 28°C and the night falls to 7°C, with rain on about 5 days and clear sky 55 % of the time. May and October are a fair alternative, with scores of 55–56. The lowest score is in April (36), when days are cool at around 9°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (28°C) is about 29 degrees warmer than a December day (−1°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 15 mm in July to 41 mm in May (about 350 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in February (about 60 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Pine Creek 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. Pine Creek Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 88
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 89
- Hiking (10–22 °C): May–October, up to 86
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–June and August–October, up to 92
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in January and February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Pine Creek Ski Area is the 105th coolest over the year and the 19th driest. In July, when Pine Creek Ski Area scores 93, Beaver Mountain (62 km away) scores 96 and Cherry Peak Resort (79 km away) scores 88. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | −1° | −15° | 34 mm | 7 | 28 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 40 | −1° | −14° | 32 mm | 7 | 30 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 37 | 5° | −10° | 27 mm | 7 | 32 % | 12 h | Cold and snowy |
| April | 36 | 9° | −6° | 30 mm | 8 | 31 % | 13 h | Chilly and snowy |
| May | 56 | 16° | −2° | 41 mm | 8 | 34 % | 15 h | Mild |
| June | 89 | 22° | 3° | 24 mm | 5 | 48 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 93 | 28° | 7° | 15 mm | 4 | 55 % | 15 h | Warm |
| August | 89 | 26° | 5° | 27 mm | 6 | 55 % | 14 h | Warm |
| September | 88 | 22° | 0° | 29 mm | 6 | 58 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 55 | 13° | −5° | 29 mm | 6 | 47 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 44 | 5° | −11° | 29 mm | 6 | 35 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy |
| December | 36 | −1° | −15° | 35 mm | 8 | 30 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,231 m. Coordinates: 42.10, -110.83.