Is Briancon snowsure?
The snowiest week in Briancon is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 25 cm of snowfall. Check out the Briancon 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 Briancon
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 19 cm | 2.6 days |
| January | 17 cm | 2.6 days |
| February | 17 cm | 2.9 days |
| March | 16 cm | 2.9 days |
| April | 9 cm | 1.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Briancon during November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Briancon is 7 cm. There are typically 1.6 snowy days during this week. Briancon expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1850m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2619m) is far above the middle elevation of Briancon. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Briancon at the start of November but rain is slightly more likely than snow during this week of November. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 7cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Briancon during week one of November with average maximum temperature 4.1°C and minimum temperature 2.5°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 8km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1
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Briancon Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Briancon and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Briancon 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 Briancon 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 Briancon 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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