Is Grainau snowsure?
The snowiest week in Grainau is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week with 48 cm of snowfall. Check out the Grainau 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 Grainau
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 30 cm | 3.3 days |
| January | 36 cm | 3.3 days |
| February | 27 cm | 3.2 days |
| March | 26 cm | 3.4 days |
| April | 25 cm | 3.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Grainau during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Grainau is 27 cm. There are typically 2.6 snowy days during this week.Grainau expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2156m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2338m) is similar to the middle elevation of Grainau. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Grainau at the end of April but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 27cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Grainau during week four of April with average maximum temperature 1.9°C and minimum temperature 0.2°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 11km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not coincide with ideal weather conditions also occur on average one or two days during this week in any given year.
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Grainau Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Grainau and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Grainau 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 Grainau 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 Grainau 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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