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Is Sněžka snowsure?

The snowiest week in Sněžka is week 2 of January. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week with 32cm of snowfall. Check out the Sněžka 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 Sněžka

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December18cm3.2 days
January26cm3.9 days
February18cm3.4 days
March16cm3.1 days
April10cm2.5 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Sněžka is 9 cm. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week. Snezka normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1262m, based on historical averages over the last 11 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1606m) is slightly higher than the mid altitude of Snezka. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Snezka 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 9cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Snezka during week three of April with average maximum temperature 2.3°C and minimum temperature 1.3°C at the mid altitude. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 22km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days per week. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not coincide with perfect conditions also occur on average one day during this week every year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Sněžka and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Sněžka


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Sněžka 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 Sněžka 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 Sněžka 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 Sněžka 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 Sněžka and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Sněžka 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.