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Is Courmayeur snowsure?

The snowiest week in Courmayeur is week 1 of March. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week with 45cm of snowfall. Check out the Courmayeur 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 Courmayeur

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December32cm3.1 days
January34cm3.1 days
February27cm3.3 days
March28cm3.4 days
April16cm2.5 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Courmayeur during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Courmayeur is 15 cm. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week. Courmayeur prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1982m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2237m) is very near the mid altitude of Courmayeur. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Courmayeur in the middle of April but with a significant risk of rain falling on one or two days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 15cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Courmayeur during week three of April with average maximum temperature 2.6°C and minimum temperature 0.7°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 7km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather also happen on average one day every second year during this week in any given year.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Courmayeur and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Courmayeur


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Courmayeur and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Courmayeur 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Courmayeur and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Courmayeur 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Courmayeur and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Courmayeur 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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