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Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) Snow History

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  • Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts)(Lat Long: 52.22° N 7.87° W)


Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) Forecasts

Is Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) snowsure?

The snowiest week in Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) is week 1 of March. There are typically 1.4 snowy days during this week with 6cm of snowfall. Check out the Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) 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 Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts)

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December1cm0.4 days
January1cm0.5 days
February2cm0.8 days
March2cm0.8 days
April1cm0.2 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 484m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1969m) is far above the middle elevation of Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts). Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) in the middle of April but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) during week three of April with average maximum temperature 8.1°C and minimum temperature 6.8°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 20km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Based on historical averages, we don't expect any powder days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain of Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) at this time of year.


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts)


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) 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 Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) 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 Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) 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 Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) 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 Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) and (2007 – 2024)

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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 Knocknafallia (Knockmealdown Mts) 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.