Is Rigi snowsure?
The snowiest week in Rigi is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.0 snowy days during this week with 35 cm of snowfall. Check out the Rigi 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 Rigi
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 26 cm | 2.8 days |
| January | 26 cm | 2.7 days |
| February | 20 cm | 2.8 days |
| March | 21 cm | 2.7 days |
| April | 16 cm | 2.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Rigi during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Rigi is 14 cm. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week. Rigi normal weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1881m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2300m) is a little above the middle elevation of Rigi. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Rigi in the middle of November with a rainy day during this week of November occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 14cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Rigi during week two of November with average maximum temperature 2.1°C and minimum temperature 1.0°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 13km/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. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not coincide with perfect conditions also happen on average one day every second year during this week each year.
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Rigi Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Rigi and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Rigi 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 Rigi 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 Rigi 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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