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Is Saas Almagell snowsure?

The snowiest week in Saas Almagell is week 1 of March. There are typically 4.5 snowy days during this week with 46cm of snowfall. Check out the Saas Almagell 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 Almagell

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December28cm3.2 days
January28cm3.1 days
February30cm3.7 days
March36cm4.0 days
April29cm3.4 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Saas Almagell is 28 cm. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week. Saas Almagell typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2035m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2229m) is similar to the mid altitude of Saas Almagell. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Saas Almagell in the middle of April but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week of April every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 28cm. Daytime temperatures at the mid altitude in Saas Almagell during week three of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.3°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.1°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 8km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. 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 don't coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather also happen on average one or two days 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 Saas Almagell and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Saas Almagell


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Saas Almagell 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 Saas Almagell 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 Saas Almagell 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 Saas Almagell 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 Saas Almagell 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 Saas Almagell 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.