Is Valdres snowsure?
The snowiest week in Valdres is week 3 of January. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 18 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 | 11 cm | 2.9 days |
| January | 14 cm | 3.0 days |
| February | 10 cm | 2.9 days |
| March | 10 cm | 2.4 days |
| April | 7 cm | 2.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Valdres during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Valdres is 6 cm. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week. Valdres expected weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 880m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1017m) is similar to the mid altitude of Valdres. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Valdres in the middle of November with a rainy day during this week of November occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures should typically hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Valdres during week two of November is -0.8°C while the average minimum temperature is just -1.7°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 15km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected but clear, calm and cold days that don't have new snow occur on average one or two days during this week every year. but fresh snow days that do not have ideal conditions are more common, on average one day during this week each year.
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Valdres Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Valdres and (2007 – 2026).
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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