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Arctic Valley Snow History

61.24° N 149.55° W

Weather Forecast for Arctic Valley at 947m altitude

Next snow in Arctic Valley:
1.2cm on Mon 21st
Issued:
3 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)
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Is Arctic Valley snowsure?

The snowiest week in Arctic Valley is week 2 of December. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week with 21cm of snowfall. Check out the Arctic Valley Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Arctic Valley

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December16cm2.6 days
January11cm2.7 days
February9cm2.9 days
March8cm2.8 days
April8cm3.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Arctic Valley during September (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of September for Arctic Valley is 1 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. Arctic Valley typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 947m, based on historical averages over the last 3 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1764m) is far above the mid altitude of Arctic Valley. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the second week of September with rain expected on five or six days during the week. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Arctic Valley during week two of September with average maximum temperature 5.2°C and minimum temperature 4.7°C at the mid altitude. There is only a 50% chance of seeing any sunshine this week. Generally light winds (average 7km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Arctic Valley and (2021 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Arctic Valley


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Arctic Valley and (2021 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Arctic Valley are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Arctic Valley and (2021 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Arctic Valley are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Arctic Valley and (2021 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Arctic Valley are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.