Is La Grave-La Meije snowsure?
The snowiest week in La Grave-La Meije is week 1 of March. There are typically 4.0 snowy days during this week with 63 cm of snowfall. Check out the La Grave-La Meije 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 Grave-La Meije
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 44 cm | 3.1 days |
| January | 41 cm | 3.0 days |
| February | 35 cm | 3.4 days |
| March | 41 cm | 3.7 days |
| April | 29 cm | 3.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in La Grave-La Meije during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for La Grave-La Meije is 34 cm. There are typically 3.9 snowy days during this week.La Grave-La Meije expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2475m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2462m) is close to the middle elevation of La Grave-La Meije. Regular fresh snowfalls are to be expected in La Grave-La Meije at the end of April. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week of April every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 34cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in La Grave-La Meije during week four of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.2°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -1.0°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 11km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that don't coincide with ideal weather conditions also occur on average one or two days during this week every year.
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La Grave-La Meije Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in La Grave-La Meije and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in La Grave-La Meije 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 La Grave-La Meije 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 La Grave-La Meije 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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