Is Val d'Irène snowsure?
The snowiest week in Val d'Irène is week 1 of March. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week with 27 cm of snowfall. Check out the Val d'Irène 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 d'Irène
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 18 cm | 4.0 days |
| January | 25 cm | 4.4 days |
| February | 21 cm | 4.7 days |
| March | 23 cm | 4.4 days |
| April | 13 cm | 3.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Val d'Irène during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Val d'Irène is 12 cm. There are typically 2.8 snowy days during this week.Val d Irene normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 565m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (847m) is very near the mid altitude of Val d Irene. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Val d Irene in the middle of April but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week of April every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 12cm. Daytime temperatures at the mid altitude in Val d Irene during week three of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.2°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.5°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mostly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1
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Val d'Irène Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Val d'Irène and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Val d'Irène 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 d'Irène 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 d'Irène 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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