Is Fonna Glacier snowsure?
The snowiest week in Fonna Glacier is week 4 of December. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week with 82 cm of snowfall. Check out the Fonna Glacier 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 Fonna Glacier
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 60 cm | 4.4 days |
| January | 59 cm | 4.4 days |
| February | 57 cm | 4.3 days |
| March | 46 cm | 4.4 days |
| April | 30 cm | 3.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Fonna Glacier during November (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of November for Fonna Glacier is 40 cm. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week. Fonna Glacier normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1125m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (929m) is similar to the mid altitude of Fonna Glacier. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Fonna Glacier in the middle of November but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 40cm. Temperatures should mostly hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Fonna Glacier during week three of November is -1.3°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.2°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that don't coincide with perfect weather also happen on average two days during this week each year.
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Fonna Glacier Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Fonna Glacier and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Fonna Glacier 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 Fonna Glacier 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 Fonna Glacier 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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