Is Røldal snowsure?

The snowiest week in Røldal is week 4 of December. There are typically 4.9 snowy days during this week with 51cm of snowfall. Check out the Røldal 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 Røldal

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December36cm4.6 days
January39cm4.6 days
February38cm4.5 days
March25cm4.3 days
April15cm3.2 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Røldal is 15 cm. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week. Roldal typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 900m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (794m) is very near the mid altitude of Roldal. Regular fresh snowfalls are to be expected in Roldal at the end of March. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 15cm. Temperatures should mostly stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Roldal during week four of March is -1.1°C while the average minimum temperature is only -2.4°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 16km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but bluebird days that don't have fresh snow happen on average one day 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 Røldal and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Røldal


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Røldal 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 Røldal 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 Røldal 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 Røldal 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 Røldal 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 Røldal 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.