Is Geilo snowsure?
The snowiest week in Geilo is week 4 of December. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week with 20 cm of snowfall. Check out the Geilo 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 Geilo
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 14 cm | 3.6 days |
| January | 16 cm | 3.5 days |
| February | 13 cm | 3.4 days |
| March | 11 cm | 3.2 days |
| April | 8 cm | 2.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Geilo during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Geilo is 5 cm. There are typically 1.7 snowy days during this week.Geilo normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 988m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1217m) is close to the middle elevation of Geilo. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Geilo in the middle of April but rainy days are possible: you can expect on average one rainy day every 5 years during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Daytime temperatures at the middle elevation in Geilo during week three of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.0°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.4°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mostly light winds (average 13km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 0
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Geilo Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Geilo and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Geilo 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 Geilo 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 Geilo 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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