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Is Ranca snowsure?

The snowiest week in Ranca is week 4 of January. There are typically 3.9 snowy days during this week with 28cm of snowfall. Check out the Ranca 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 Ranca

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December18cm2.9 days
January22cm3.6 days
February17cm3.4 days
March23cm3.7 days
April15cm2.2 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Ranca is 22 cm. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week. Ranca typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1640m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2040m) is a little above the middle elevation of Ranca. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Ranca in the middle of April but with a significant risk of rain falling on one or two days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 22cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Ranca during week three of April with average maximum temperature 3.3°C and minimum temperature 2.2°C at the middle elevation. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 11km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that don't coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also happen on average one day during this week in any given year.


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Ranca


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Ranca 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 Ranca 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 Ranca 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 Ranca 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 Ranca 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 Ranca 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.