Is Champex-Lac snowsure?
The snowiest week in Champex-Lac is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week with 54 cm of snowfall. Check out the Champex-Lac 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 Champex-Lac
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 40 cm | 3.3 days |
| January | 41 cm | 3.2 days |
| February | 34 cm | 3.5 days |
| March | 35 cm | 3.7 days |
| April | 24 cm | 3.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Champex-Lac during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Champex-Lac is 28 cm. There are typically 2.5 snowy days during this week. Champex-Lac prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2186m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2389m) is very near the middle elevation of Champex-Lac. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Champex-Lac in the middle of November with a rainy day during this week of November occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 28cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in Champex-Lac during week two of November usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.8°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.4°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that do not coincide with perfect conditions also happen on average one day during this week every year.
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Champex-Lac Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Champex-Lac and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Champex-Lac 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 Champex-Lac 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 Champex-Lac 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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