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 February (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of February for Glenshee is 19 cm. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week. Glenshee prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of February 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 mean freezing level (746m) is similar to the mid altitude of Glenshee. Regular fresh snowfalls are the norm in Glenshee at the start of February. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 19cm. Temperatures should mostly hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Glenshee during week one of February is -0.7°C while the average minimum temperature is just -1.9°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. More often than not it is windy this week on most days (average 36km/h) with the mean wind more than 30km/h four days per week, perhaps strong enough to affect ski lifts. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that don't have cold, sunny and calm conditions also occur on average one or two days during this week in any given year.


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
Dashed line

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.