Is Château d'Oex snowsure?
The snowiest week in Château d'Oex is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.7 snowy days during this week with 42 cm of snowfall. Check out the Château d'Oex 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 Château d'Oex
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 29 cm | 2.9 days |
| January | 30 cm | 3.0 days |
| February | 25 cm | 3.1 days |
| March | 25 cm | 2.9 days |
| April | 15 cm | 1.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Château d'Oex during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Château d'Oex is 11 cm. There are typically 1.3 snowy days during this week.Chateau d'Oex normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1600m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2466m) is well above the middle elevation of Chateau d'Oex. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Chateau d'Oex at the start of May but rain is twice as likely as snow because on average there are three days during this particular week each year when it rains instead. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 11cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Chateau d'Oex during week one of May with average maximum temperature 6.1°C and minimum temperature 4.1°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 9km/h).
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Château d'Oex Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Château d'Oex and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Château d'Oex 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 Château d'Oex 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 Château d'Oex 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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