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Is Molines en Queyras snowsure?

The snowiest week in Molines en Queyras is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week with 36cm of snowfall. Check out the Molines en Queyras 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 Molines en Queyras

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December20cm2.4 days
January20cm2.4 days
February22cm2.9 days
March26cm3.1 days
April19cm2.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Molines en Queyras during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Molines en Queyras is 12 cm. There are typically 3.0 snowy days during this week. Molines en Queyras prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2101m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2337m) is very near the middle elevation of Molines en Queyras. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Molines en Queyras in the middle of April 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 12cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Molines en Queyras during week three of April with average maximum temperature 2.1°C and minimum temperature 0.4°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 8km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that don't have fresh snowfall occur on average one day every second year during this week each year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Molines en Queyras and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Molines en Queyras


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Molines en Queyras 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 Molines en Queyras 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 Molines en Queyras 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 Molines en Queyras 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 Molines en Queyras and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Molines en Queyras 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.