Is Hlíðarfjall Akureyri snowsure?
The snowiest week in Hlíðarfjall Akureyri is week 4 of December. There are typically 5.1 snowy days during this week with 40 cm of snowfall. Check out the Hlíðarfjall Akureyri 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 Hlíðarfjall Akureyri
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 33 cm | 4.3 days |
| January | 25 cm | 4.3 days |
| February | 26 cm | 4.4 days |
| March | 25 cm | 4.5 days |
| April | 15 cm | 3.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hlíðarfjall Akureyri during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Hlíðarfjall Akureyri is 9 cm. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week.Hlidarfjall Akureyri expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 710m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (829m) is close to the mid altitude of Hlidarfjall Akureyri. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Hlidarfjall Akureyri at the start of May but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 9cm. Day temperatures at the mid altitude in Hlidarfjall Akureyri during week one of May usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.3°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.7°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mostly light winds (average 15km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day.
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Hlíðarfjall Akureyri Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hlíðarfjall Akureyri and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Hlíðarfjall Akureyri 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 Hlíðarfjall Akureyri 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 Hlíðarfjall Akureyri 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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