Is La Molina snowsure?

The snowiest week in La Molina is week 4 of January. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week with 20cm of snowfall. Check out the La Molina 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 La Molina

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December5cm1.7 days
January11cm2.1 days
February10cm2.2 days
March13cm2.5 days
April9cm1.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in La Molina during April (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of April for La Molina is 11 cm. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week. La Molina expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2102m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2367m) is very near the middle elevation of La Molina. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in La Molina at the start of April with a rainy day during this week of April occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 11cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in La Molina during week one of April with average maximum temperature 2.5°C and minimum temperature 0.7°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 13km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that do not have cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also happen on average one day every second year during this week in any given year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


Compare La Molina with:

Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

La Molina


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in La Molina 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 La Molina 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 La Molina 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 La Molina 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 La Molina 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 La Molina 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.