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Is Glenshee snowsure?

The snowiest week in Glenshee is week 1 of February. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week with 19cm of snowfall. Check out the Glenshee 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 Glenshee

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December10cm2.9 days
January11cm3.1 days
February13cm3.3 days
March8cm3.0 days
April6cm2.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Glenshee during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Glenshee is 3 cm. There are typically 1.5 snowy days during this week. Glenshee prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 842m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1551m) is well above the mid altitude of Glenshee. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Glenshee in the middle of April with and average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Glenshee during week three of April with average maximum temperature 4.2°C and minimum temperature 3.1°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 21km/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. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that don't have ideal weather are more typical, on average one year in 7. but clear, calm and cold days that don't have fresh snowfall occur on average one year in 14.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Glenshee and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Glenshee


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Glenshee and (2007 – 2024)

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 Glenshee 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 Glenshee and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Glenshee 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 Glenshee and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Glenshee 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.