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Is Garmisch-Classic snowsure?

The snowiest week in Garmisch-Classic is week 2 of January. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 39cm of snowfall. Check out the Garmisch-Classic 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 Garmisch-Classic

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December20cm2.7 days
January30cm3.1 days
February19cm3.0 days
March15cm2.5 days
April14cm1.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Garmisch-Classic during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Garmisch-Classic is 18 cm. There are typically 2.1 snowy days during this week. Garmisch-Classic normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1375m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2084m) is far above the middle elevation of Garmisch-Classic. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Garmisch-Classic in the middle of April but with the same probbaility of rain falling rather than snow Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 18cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Garmisch-Classic during week three of April with average maximum temperature 5.5°C and minimum temperature 3.5°C at the middle elevation. 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. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but powder days that don't have ideal weather conditions are more typical, on average one day every second year during this week every year. but calm, cold and sunny days that don't have fresh snowfall happen on average one year in 7.


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Garmisch-Classic


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Garmisch-Classic 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 Garmisch-Classic 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 Garmisch-Classic 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 Garmisch-Classic 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 Garmisch-Classic 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 Garmisch-Classic 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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