Is Col d' Ornon snowsure?
The snowiest week in Col d' Ornon is week 2 of December. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 34 cm of snowfall. Check out the Col d' Ornon 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 Col d' Ornon
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 28 cm | 2.7 days |
| January | 24 cm | 2.7 days |
| February | 22 cm | 2.8 days |
| March | 21 cm | 2.7 days |
| April | 10 cm | 1.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Col d' Ornon during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Col d' Ornon is 12 cm. There are typically 1.6 snowy days during this week. Col d' Ornon normal weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1676m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2416m) is well above the mid altitude of Col d' Ornon. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Col d' Ornon in the middle of November with and average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 12cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Col d' Ornon during week two of November with average maximum temperature 3.7°C and minimum temperature 2.0°C at the mid altitude. On average, two days out of seven 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 fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 0 while fresh snow days that do not have cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also happen, on average one day every second year during this week every year.
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Col d' Ornon Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Col d' Ornon and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Col d' Ornon 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 Col d' Ornon 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 Col d' Ornon 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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