Is Kerlingarfjöll snowsure?
The snowiest week in Kerlingarfjöll is week 3 of March. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week with 28 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 | 3.9 days |
| January | 22 cm | 4.5 days |
| February | 21 cm | 4.4 days |
| March | 22 cm | 4.5 days |
| April | 13 cm | 3.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Kerlingarfjöll during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Kerlingarfjöll is 7 cm. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week.Kerlingarfjoll typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1025m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (847m) is very near the mid altitude of Kerlingarfjoll. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Kerlingarfjoll 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 7cm. Temperatures should typically hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Kerlingarfjoll during week one of May is -1.8°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.7°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 22km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week.
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Kerlingarfjöll Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Kerlingarfjöll and (2007 – 2024).
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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