Gassan Glacier Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Gassan Glacier during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Gassan Glacier is 52 cm. There are typically 4.8 snowy days during this week. Gassan Glacier normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1742m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (961m) is well bellow the mid altitude of Gassan Glacier. Very frequent snowfalls are typical in Gassan Glacier at the end of March. Based on long term weather statistics for Gassan Glacier, five days with fresh snowfall per week is typical but rain is also known at this time of year so you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of March. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 52cm. Temperatures should usually hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Gassan Glacier during week four of March is -4.8°C while the average minimum temperature is only -6.0°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Typically it is windy this week on most days (average 39km/h) with the mean wind exceeding 30km/h four days in this week, perhaps strong enough to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average two days during this week while fresh snow days that don't coincide with perfect weather also occur on average two days during this week in any given year.