Is Gassan Glacier snowsure?
The snowiest week in Gassan Glacier is week 3 of December. There are typically 6.0 snowy days during this week with 150 cm of snowfall. Check out the Gassan 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 Gassan Glacier
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 133 cm | 5.9 days |
| January | 136 cm | 6.4 days |
| February | 106 cm | 6.0 days |
| March | 60 cm | 4.7 days |
| April | 21 cm | 2.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Gassan Glacier during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Gassan Glacier is 11 cm. There are typically 1.9 snowy days during this week.Gassan Glacier expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1742m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2236m) is slightly above the middle elevation of Gassan Glacier. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Gassan Glacier at the end of April but with a significant risk of rain falling rather than snow on one or two days Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 11cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Gassan Glacier during week four of April with average maximum temperature 2.8°C and minimum temperature 1.5°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. It can be windy. Light winds (average 31km/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 new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not have perfect weather conditions also happen on average one day every second year during this week in any given year.
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Gassan Glacier Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Gassan Glacier and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Gassan 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 Gassan 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 Gassan 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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