Is Mount Parnassos snowsure?

The snowiest week in Mount Parnassos is week 2 of March. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 32cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Parnassos 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 Parnassos

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December11cm2.0 days
January20cm2.7 days
February20cm2.5 days
March17cm2.5 days
April5cm1.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Parnassos during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Mount Parnassos is 14 cm. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week. Mount Parnassos prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1950m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2168m) is similar to the mid altitude of Mount Parnassos. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Mount Parnassos at the end of March with a rainy day during this week of March occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 14cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Mount Parnassos during week four of March with average maximum temperature 1.5°C and minimum temperature 0.2°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Mainly light winds (average 20km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day during this week but clear, calm and cold days that don't have fresh snow occur on average one day during this week every year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Mount Parnassos


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Mount Parnassos 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 Mount Parnassos 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 Mount Parnassos 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 Mount Parnassos 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 Mount Parnassos 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 Mount Parnassos 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.