Vallnord-Arcalís Snow History
Is Vallnord-Arcalís snowsure? Check out the Vallnord-Arcalís 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. Whether you prefer bluebird conditions, powder days in any weather or just reliable snow in guaranteed sub-zero temperatures you can easily find the best week to go.
This week in history: Arcalis normal weather and snow conditions during the second week of December at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2284m, based on historical averages over the last 10 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2277m) is close to the mid altitude of Arcalis. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Arcalis in the middle of December . Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures should mostly stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Arcalis during week two of December is -0.9°C while the average minimum temperature is only -2.7°C. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that do not have new snow occur on average one day during this week every year.
Vallnord-Arcalís Snow Conditions
Best ski days per week in Vallnord-Arcalís (2007 – 2018)
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Best ski days:
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 Vallnord-Arcalís are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall.
Vallnord-Arcalís Snowfall
Average precipitation (snow/rain) in Vallnord-Arcalís (2007 – 2018)
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Precipitation:
Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)
The snowiest weeks of the year in Vallnord-Arcalís are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks.
Vallnord-Arcalís Temperature
Average temperature in Vallnord-Arcalís (2007 – 2018)
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Average temperature:
Maximum
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Temperatures:
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level:
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Vallnord-Arcalís 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.
Vallnord-Arcalís snow history summary by month
Snowfall (per week)* | Snowy days (per week)* | |
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Snow in December | 7 cm | 1.9 days |
Snow in January | 19 cm | 2.5 days |
Snow in February | 21 cm | 3.0 days |
Snow in March | 20 cm | 3.0 days |
Snow in April | 15 cm | 2.3 days |
* Averages based on historical nowcast data