Is Snjofell snowsure?
The snowiest week in Snjofell is week 4 of December. There are typically 4.4 snowy days during this week with 24 cm of snowfall. Check out the Snjofell 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 Snjofell
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 18 cm | 3.7 days |
| January | 18 cm | 4.0 days |
| February | 18 cm | 3.8 days |
| March | 19 cm | 4.2 days |
| April | 12 cm | 3.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Snjofell during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Snjofell is 8 cm. There are typically 2.5 snowy days during this week. Snjofell typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 750m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (871m) is very near the mid altitude of Snjofell. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Snjofell at the start of May with a rainy day during this week of May happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Daytime temperatures at the mid altitude in Snjofell during week one of May usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.4°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.5°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mostly light winds (average 18km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week.
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Snjofell Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Snjofell and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Snjofell 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 Snjofell 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 Snjofell 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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