Serra da Estrela Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Serra da Estrela during March (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of March for Serra da Estrela is 8 cm. There are typically 1.3 snowy days during this week. Serra da Estrela prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1916m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2434m) is slightly above the middle elevation of Serra da Estrela. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Serra da Estrela in the middle of March with a 50% chance that one day will be rainy during this week of March. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Serra da Estrela during week three of March with average maximum temperature 3.0°C and minimum temperature 1.7°C at the middle elevation. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Mostly light winds (average 24km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h two days in this week. 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 calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snow occur on average one day every second year during this week each year.