Is Oppdal snowsure?
The snowiest week in Oppdal is week 3 of March. There are typically 3.9 snowy days during this week with 24 cm of snowfall. Check out the Oppdal 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 Oppdal
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 15 cm | 3.4 days |
| January | 18 cm | 3.4 days |
| February | 15 cm | 3.4 days |
| March | 17 cm | 3.7 days |
| April | 16 cm | 3.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Oppdal during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Oppdal is 11 cm. There are typically 2.8 snowy days during this week.Oppdal prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1013m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1135m) is very near the middle elevation of Oppdal. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Oppdal in the middle of April but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 11cm. Daytime temperatures at the middle elevation in Oppdal during week three of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.4°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.8°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 12km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that don't have fresh snow happen on average one day during this week each year.
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Oppdal Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Oppdal and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Oppdal 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 Oppdal 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 Oppdal 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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