Is Dent-de-Vaulion snowsure?
The snowiest week in Dent-de-Vaulion is week 2 of December. There are typically 2.8 snowy days during this week with 25 cm of snowfall. Check out the Dent-de-Vaulion 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 Dent-de-Vaulion
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 21 cm | 2.5 days |
| January | 19 cm | 2.6 days |
| February | 18 cm | 2.7 days |
| March | 15 cm | 2.3 days |
| April | 8 cm | 1.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Dent-de-Vaulion during September (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of September for Dent-de-Vaulion is 1 cm. There are typically 0.3 snowy days during this week. Dent-de-Vaulion expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1394m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (3154m) is well above the middle elevation of Dent-de-Vaulion. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the last week of September but in an average year there are two or three days during this particular week each year that are wet. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Dent-de-Vaulion during week four of September with average maximum temperature 9.7°C and minimum temperature 8.3°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mostly light winds (average 17km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week.
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Dent-de-Vaulion Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Dent-de-Vaulion and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Dent-de-Vaulion 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 Dent-de-Vaulion 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 Dent-de-Vaulion 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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