Is Snowdon snowsure?
The snowiest week in Snowdon is week 1 of March. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week with 7 cm of snowfall. Check out the Snowdon 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 Snowdon
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 5 cm | 1.6 days |
| January | 5 cm | 2.1 days |
| February | 5 cm | 1.9 days |
| March | 5 cm | 1.6 days |
| April | 2 cm | 0.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Snowdon during May (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Snowdon is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Snowdon typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 708m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1973m) is far above the mid altitude of Snowdon. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Snowdon in the middle of May but it rains often, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of May. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Snowdon during week two of May with average maximum temperature 8.0°C and minimum temperature 7.0°C at the mid altitude. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 20km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days per week.
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Snowdon Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Snowdon and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Snowdon 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 Snowdon 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 Snowdon 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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