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Is Kelchsau snowsure?

The snowiest week in Kelchsau is week 2 of January. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 27cm of snowfall. Check out the Kelchsau 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 Kelchsau

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December18cm2.8 days
January24cm3.2 days
February18cm3.0 days
March15cm2.6 days
April11cm1.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Kelchsau during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Kelchsau is 13 cm. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week. Kelchsau expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1390m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2048m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Kelchsau. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Kelchsau in the middle of April but with a significant risk of rain falling rather than snow on one or two days Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 13cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Kelchsau during week three of April with average maximum temperature 4.8°C and minimum temperature 3.0°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 7km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are rare, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while fresh snow days that do not have perfect weather also happen, on average one day every second year during this week each year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Kelchsau and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Kelchsau


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Kelchsau and (2007 – 2024)

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 Kelchsau 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 Kelchsau and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Kelchsau 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 Kelchsau and (2007 – 2024)

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 Kelchsau 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.