Is Hafjell snowsure?
The snowiest week in Hafjell is week 3 of January. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 17 cm of snowfall. Check out the Hafjell 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 Hafjell
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9 cm | 2.9 days |
| January | 13 cm | 3.1 days |
| February | 9 cm | 3.0 days |
| March | 7 cm | 2.5 days |
| April | 5 cm | 1.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hafjell during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Hafjell is 5 cm. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week. Hafjell typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 627m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1014m) is a little above the middle elevation of Hafjell. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Hafjell in the middle of November but with an average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Daytime temperatures at the middle elevation in Hafjell during week two of November usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.2°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.8°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 13km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1
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Hafjell Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hafjell and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Hafjell 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 Hafjell 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 Hafjell 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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