Serre Chevalier Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Serre Chevalier during April (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of April for Serre Chevalier is 12 cm. There are typically 3.0 snowy days during this week. Serre Chevalier typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2000m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2139m) is very near the mid altitude of Serre Chevalier. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Serre Chevalier at the start 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 12cm. Day temperatures at the mid altitude in Serre Chevalier during week one of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.1°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.7°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that don't have fresh snow occur on average one day every second year during this week each year.