Wax Type
Violet
Range
21–30°F / -6° to -1°C
Fluoro
Low
Recommended Wax
Violet (Medium)
21–30°F / -6° to -1°C
Fluorocarbon Level
Low fluoro (moderate humidity)
Iron Temperature
266°F / 130°C
Tip
Standard wax works well. Brush thoroughly for crystal penetration.
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Result
25°F falls in the violet range (21–30°F). Moderate humidity suggests low-fluoro wax.
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38°F is warm range. High humidity + wet snow = high-fluoro red wax.
Ski wax colors follow a universal temperature code: green for cold (<10°F), blue for cool (10–21°F), violet for medium (21–30°F), red for warm (30–39°F), and yellow for hot (>39°F). The wax hardness matches the snow crystal structure at that temperature.
| Color | Temp Range | Snow Type |
|---|---|---|
| Green | Below 10°F | Cold dry powder |
| Blue | 10–21°F | Cool packed |
| Violet | 21–30°F | Mixed conditions |
| Red | 30–39°F | Warm spring |
Fluorocarbon wax repels water and works best in humid conditions (>50% humidity) or wet spring snow. In dry cold conditions (<40% humidity), standard hydrocarbon wax performs equally well at a fraction of the cost.
Iron temperature should match the wax softness. Cold/hard waxes (green/blue) need lower temperatures (230–248°F) to avoid scorching the base. Warm/soft waxes (red/yellow) need higher temperatures (284–302°F) to flow properly.
Yes. New snow has sharp crystals that penetrate soft wax, so use a slightly harder wax than temperature alone suggests. Wet spring snow creates a water film that needs softer, water-repelling wax. Icy conditions need the hardest wax available.
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Last Updated: Mar 20, 2026
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