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 161 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 | 138 cm | 6.0 days |
| January | 145 cm | 6.4 days |
| February | 109 cm | 6.0 days |
| March | 59 cm | 4.7 days |
| April | 20 cm | 2.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Gassan Glacier during October (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of October for Gassan Glacier is 4 cm. There are typically 1.2 snowy days during this week. Gassan Glacier prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of October 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 usual freezing level (2866m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Gassan Glacier. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Gassan Glacier in the middle of October but rain is twice as usual as snow and in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of October. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Gassan Glacier during week three of October with average maximum temperature 5.4°C and minimum temperature 4.4°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 25km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h two days per week.
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Gassan Glacier Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Gassan Glacier and (2010 – 2026).
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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