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 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for La Grave-La Meije is 24 cm. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week.La Grave-La Meije normal weather and snow conditions during the third 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 usual freezing level (2276m) is very near the mid altitude of La Grave-La Meije. Regular fresh snowfalls are the norm in La Grave-La Meije in the middle of April. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 24cm. Temperatures should mostly hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in La Grave-La Meije during week three of April is -1.0°C while the average minimum temperature is only -2.2°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 10km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week while powder days that do not have perfect weather conditions also happen 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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