Orcieres Snow History

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Orcieres is 16 cm. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week. Orcieres prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2288m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2352m) is very near the middle elevation of Orcieres. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Orcieres 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 16cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in Orcieres during week three of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.7°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.7°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that don't have new snow happen on average one day during this week every year.