Is Val Cenis snowsure?
The snowiest week in Val Cenis is week 1 of March. There are typically 4.0 snowy days during this week with 39 cm of snowfall. Check out the Val Cenis 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 Val Cenis
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 25 cm | 3.1 days |
| January | 26 cm | 3.0 days |
| February | 24 cm | 3.3 days |
| March | 26 cm | 3.6 days |
| April | 16 cm | 3.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Val Cenis during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Val Cenis is 18 cm. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week.Val Cenis prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2100m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2557m) is a little above the mid altitude of Val Cenis. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Val Cenis at the start of May but rain is marginally more likely than snow, averaging two or three rainy days this week of May. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 18cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Val Cenis during week one of May with average maximum temperature 3.5°C and minimum temperature 1.9°C at the mid altitude. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).
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Val Cenis Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Val Cenis and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Val Cenis 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 Val Cenis 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 Val Cenis 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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