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Lat Long: 38.52° N 140.01° E

Weather Forecast for Gassan Glacier at 1742m altitude

Issued: 2 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Is Gassan Glacier snowsure?

The snowiest week in Gassan Glacier is week 2 of January. There are typically 6.5 snowy days during this week with 161cm 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

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December138cm6.0 days
January145cm6.4 days
February109cm6.0 days
March59cm4.7 days
April20cm2.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Gassan Glacier during June (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of June for Gassan Glacier is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Gassan Glacier expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of June at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1742m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (3862m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Gassan Glacier. Snowfall is very unlikely in Gassan Glacier in the middle of June but it rains often, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of June. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Gassan Glacier during week three of June with the average afternoon temperature 11.6°C and the minimum temperature 10.6°C. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 20km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week. Based on historical averages, we do not expect any powder days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Gassan Glacier at this time of year.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Gassan Glacier and (2010 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Gassan Glacier


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Gassan Glacier and (2010 – 2026)

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 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Gassan Glacier and (2010 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Gassan Glacier and (2010 – 2026)

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 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.