Is El Fraile snowsure?
The snowiest week in El Fraile is week 4 of August. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 21 cm of snowfall. Check out the El Fraile 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 El Fraile
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 14 cm | 2.6 days |
| July | 15 cm | 2.8 days |
| August | 16 cm | 3.3 days |
| September | 10 cm | 3.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in El Fraile during September (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of September for El Fraile is 12 cm. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week. El Fraile normal weather and snow conditions during the second week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1129m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1316m) is similar to the mid altitude of El Fraile. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in El Fraile in the middle of September but rain is just possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 5 years during this week of September. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 12cm. Day temperatures at the mid altitude in El Fraile during week two of September usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.0°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -1.0°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Sometimes windy. Light winds (average 27km/h) the majority of the time are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h two or three days in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that do not have new snow occur on average one or two days during this week every year.
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El Fraile Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in El Fraile and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in El Fraile 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 El Fraile 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 El Fraile 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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