Is Arolla snowsure?
The snowiest week in Arolla is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.7 snowy days during this week with 62 cm of snowfall. Check out the Arolla 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 Arolla
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 41 cm | 3.6 days |
| January | 44 cm | 3.5 days |
| February | 39 cm | 3.9 days |
| March | 43 cm | 4.3 days |
| April | 35 cm | 4.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Arolla during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Arolla is 34 cm. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week. Arolla normal weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2500m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2340m) is similar to the middle elevation of Arolla. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Arolla in the middle of November but rain is just possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of November. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 34cm. Temperatures should generally stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Arolla during week two of November is -1.2°C while the average minimum temperature is only -2.3°C. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not have cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also happen on average one or two days during this week in any given year.
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Arolla Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Arolla and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Arolla 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.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Arolla 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.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Arolla 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.
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