Is Tochal snowsure?

The snowiest week in Tochal is week 1 of December. There are typically 2.4 snowy days during this week with 18cm of snowfall. Check out the Tochal 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 Tochal

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December10cm2.1 days
January13cm2.6 days
February15cm3.3 days
March10cm2.6 days
April3cm1.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Tochal during May (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of May for Tochal is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Tochal expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2836m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (4403m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Tochal. Snowy weather is very unlikely in Tochal at the end of May but in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of May. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Tochal during week four of May with the average afternoon temperature 13.1°C and the minimum temperature 11.3°C. Usually sunny. On average, only two days each week are overcast and the other five days have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 13km/h).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Tochal and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Tochal


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Tochal and (2007 – 2022)

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 Tochal 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 Tochal and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Tochal 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 Tochal and (2007 – 2022)

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 Tochal 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.