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Is Vatra Dornei snowsure?

The snowiest week in Vatra Dornei is week 3 of March. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 14cm of snowfall. Check out the Vatra Dornei 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 Vatra Dornei

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December8cm2.5 days
January8cm3.2 days
February10cm3.0 days
March10cm2.9 days
April6cm1.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Vatra Dornei during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Vatra Dornei is 8 cm. There are typically 1.5 snowy days during this week. Vatra Dornei normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1080m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1829m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Vatra Dornei. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Vatra Dornei in the middle of April but rain is slightly more likely than snow during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Vatra Dornei during week three of April with average maximum temperature 5.9°C and minimum temperature 3.9°C at the mid altitude. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 14km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that do not have ideal weather conditions are more usual, on average one year in 5. but bluebird days that do not have fresh snowfall happen on average one year in 14.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Vatra Dornei and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Vatra Dornei


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Vatra Dornei and (2007 – 2024)

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 Vatra Dornei 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 Vatra Dornei and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Vatra Dornei 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 Vatra Dornei and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Vatra Dornei 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.