Is Igls snowsure?

The snowiest week in Igls is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week with 26cm of snowfall. Check out the Igls 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 Igls

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December17cm2.9 days
January21cm3.2 days
February16cm3.2 days
March13cm3.0 days
April10cm1.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Igls during May (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of May for Igls is 4 cm. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week. Igls prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1558m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2906m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Igls. A day with snowfall happens on average every second year during the last week of May but it rains much more frequently, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of May. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Igls during week four of May with the average afternoon temperature 10.3°C and the minimum temperature 7.9°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Igls and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Igls


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Igls and (2007 – 2022)

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 Igls 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 Igls and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Igls 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 Igls and (2007 – 2022)

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 Igls 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.