Is Sonthofen snowsure?
The snowiest week in Sonthofen is week 2 of January. There are typically 2.1 snowy days during this week with 20 cm 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
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9 cm | 1.8 days |
| January | 14 cm | 2.2 days |
| February | 10 cm | 2.1 days |
| March | 8 cm | 1.4 days |
| April | 4 cm | 0.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Sonthofen during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Sonthofen is 1 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week.Sonthofen typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 775m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2387m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Sonthofen. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Sonthofen at the start of May whereas rain is common. Expect to get rained on during 4 or 5 days at this time of year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 7cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Sonthofen during week one of May with the average afternoon temperature 11.2°C and the minimum temperature 9.0°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).
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Sonthofen Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Sonthofen and (2007 – 2024).
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.
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.
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.
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