Is Saas Grund snowsure?
The snowiest week in Saas Grund is week 1 of May. There are typically 4.8 snowy days during this week with 57 cm of snowfall. Check out the Saas Grund 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 Grund
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 32 cm | 3.2 days |
| January | 32 cm | 3.1 days |
| February | 33 cm | 3.7 days |
| March | 44 cm | 4.1 days |
| April | 45 cm | 4.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Saas Grund during May (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of May for Saas Grund is 40 cm. There are typically 4.4 snowy days during this week. Saas Grund prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2764m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2660m) is similar to the mid altitude of Saas Grund. Frequent snowfalls are typical in Saas Grund in the middle of May. On average, expect four or five days with fresh snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 40cm. Temperatures should generally hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Saas Grund during week three of May is -0.3°C while the average minimum temperature is just -1.2°C. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 10km/h).
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Saas Grund Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Saas Grund and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Saas Grund 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 Grund 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 Grund 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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