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Is Sonthofen snowsure?

The snowiest week in Sonthofen is week 2 of January. There are typically 2.1 snowy days during this week with 20cm of snowfall. Check out the Sonthofen 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 Sonthofen

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December9cm1.8 days
January14cm2.2 days
February10cm2.1 days
March8cm1.4 days
April4cm0.6 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Sonthofen is 4 cm. There are typically 0.7 snowy days during this week. Sonthofen typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 775m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2106m) is far above the mid altitude of Sonthofen. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the third week of April but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Sonthofen during week three of April with average maximum temperature 9.6°C and minimum temperature 7.2°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 8km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while fresh snow days that don't coincide with ideal weather also happen, on average one year in 7.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Sonthofen


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Sonthofen 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 Sonthofen 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 Sonthofen 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 Sonthofen 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 Sonthofen 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 Sonthofen 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.