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Is Mt Olympus snowsure?

The snowiest week in Mt Olympus is week 3 of February. There are typically 2.6 snowy days during this week with 16cm of snowfall. Check out the Mt 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 Mt Olympus

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December6cm0.9 days
January15cm2.5 days
February10cm2.0 days
March4cm1.2 days
April1cm0.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mt Olympus during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Mt Olympus is 1 cm. There are typically 0.3 snowy days during this week. Mt Olympus prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1890m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (3255m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Mt Olympus. A day with snowfall happens on average every second year during the third week of April but on average there is one wet day during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Mt Olympus during week three of April with average maximum temperature 9.0°C and minimum temperature 8.1°C at the mid altitude. Often sunny. Expect sunshine on four or five days. Mainly light winds (average 18km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mt Olympus and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Mt Olympus


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Mt Olympus 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 Mt 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Mt Olympus 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 Mt 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Mt Olympus 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 Mt 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.