Is Valdres snowsure?
The snowiest week in Valdres is week 3 of January. There are typically 3.3 snowy days during this week with 19 cm of snowfall. Check out the Valdres 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 Valdres
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 12 cm | 3.0 days |
| January | 14 cm | 3.0 days |
| February | 11 cm | 3.0 days |
| March | 11 cm | 2.5 days |
| April | 7 cm | 2.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Valdres during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Valdres is 6 cm. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week.Valdres typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 880m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1117m) is very near the middle elevation of Valdres. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Valdres at the start of May with a rainy day during this week of May occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Valdres during week one of May with average maximum temperature 2.1°C and minimum temperature 0.6°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 13km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day.
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Valdres Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Valdres and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Valdres 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 Valdres 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 Valdres 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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