Is Gstaad snowsure?
The snowiest week in Gstaad is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 55 cm of snowfall. Check out the Gstaad 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 Gstaad
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 38 cm | 3.1 days |
| January | 39 cm | 3.1 days |
| February | 32 cm | 3.2 days |
| March | 33 cm | 3.3 days |
| April | 22 cm | 2.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Gstaad during November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Gstaad is 25 cm. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week. Gstaad typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2000m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2578m) is slightly above the middle elevation of Gstaad. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Gstaad at the start of November but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 25cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Gstaad during week one of November with average maximum temperature 2.8°C and minimum temperature 1.3°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 12km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect 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 perfect weather conditions also occur on average one day during this week every year.
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Gstaad Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Gstaad and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Gstaad 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 Gstaad 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 Gstaad 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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