Is Kerlingarfjöll snowsure?
The snowiest week in Kerlingarfjöll is week 3 of March. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week with 27 cm of snowfall. Check out the Kerlingarfjöll 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 Kerlingarfjöll
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 19 cm | 4.0 days |
| January | 20 cm | 4.3 days |
| February | 21 cm | 4.3 days |
| March | 23 cm | 4.6 days |
| April | 12 cm | 3.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Kerlingarfjöll during August (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of August for Kerlingarfjöll is 1 cm. There are typically 0.8 snowy days during this week. Kerlingarfjoll expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1025m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1997m) is well above the middle elevation of Kerlingarfjoll. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Kerlingarfjoll in the middle of August but rain is twice as usual as snow and in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of August. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 1cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Kerlingarfjoll during week three of August with average maximum temperature 4.9°C and minimum temperature 4.0°C at the middle elevation. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 19km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week.
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Kerlingarfjöll Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Kerlingarfjöll and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Kerlingarfjöll 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 Kerlingarfjöll 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 Kerlingarfjöll 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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