Is Saas Fee snowsure?
The snowiest week in Saas Fee is week 1 of May. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week with 57 cm of snowfall. Check out the Saas Fee 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 Saas Fee
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 32 cm | 3.3 days |
| January | 33 cm | 3.1 days |
| February | 34 cm | 3.7 days |
| March | 45 cm | 4.2 days |
| April | 44 cm | 4.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Saas Fee during August (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of August for Saas Fee is 1 cm. There are typically 0.2 snowy days during this week. Saas Fee prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2700m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (3975m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Saas Fee. Snow falls on just one day every 5 years in Saas Fee at the start of August but expect several rainy days. On average there just three dry days during this week each year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Saas Fee during week one of August with average maximum temperature 8.6°C and minimum temperature 7.4°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 7km/h).
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Saas Fee Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Saas Fee and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Saas Fee 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 Saas Fee 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 Saas Fee 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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