Is Mount Olympus snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Olympus is week 2 of October. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 32 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Olympus 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 Mount Olympus
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 21 cm | 2.7 days |
| July | 23 cm | 2.9 days |
| August | 22 cm | 3.3 days |
| September | 22 cm | 3.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Olympus during August (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of August for Mount Olympus is 14 cm. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week. Mount Olympus typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1871m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1773m) is close to the middle elevation of Mount Olympus. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Mount Olympus at the end of August but rain is just possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of August. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 14cm. Temperatures should mostly stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Mount Olympus during week four of August is -0.5°C while the average minimum temperature is just -1.5°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snowfall happen on average one or two days during this week every year.
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Mount Olympus Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Olympus and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Olympus 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 Mount Olympus 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 Mount Olympus 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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