Is Oukaïmeden snowsure?

The snowiest week in Oukaïmeden is week 3 of February. There are typically 2.1 snowy days during this week with 10cm of snowfall. Check out the Oukaïmeden 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 Oukaïmeden

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December2cm0.6 days
January5cm0.8 days
February6cm1.3 days
March4cm1.0 days
April2cm0.5 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Oukaïmeden is 5 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week. Oukaimeden prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2726m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (3206m) is slightly higher than the mid altitude of Oukaimeden. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Oukaimeden at the end of March with a 50% chance that one day will be rainy during this week of March. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Oukaimeden during week four of March with average maximum temperature 3.6°C and minimum temperature 2.2°C at the mid altitude. Often sunny. Expect sunshine on four or five days. Mostly light winds (average 15km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur 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 every second year during this week each year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Oukaïmeden


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Oukaïmeden 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 Oukaïmeden 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 Oukaïmeden 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 Oukaïmeden 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 Oukaïmeden 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 Oukaïmeden 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.