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Is Zernez snowsure?

The snowiest week in Zernez is week 1 of February. There are typically 4.4 snowy days during this week with 40cm of snowfall. Check out the Zernez 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 Zernez

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December27cm3.4 days
January28cm3.3 days
February26cm3.6 days
March25cm4.0 days
April23cm4.1 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Zernez is 23 cm. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week. Zernez expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2499m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2131m) is slightly lower than the middle elevation of Zernez. Regular fresh snowfalls can be relied on in Zernez in the middle of April. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 5 years during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 23cm. Temperatures should typically hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Zernez during week three of April is -1.9°C while the average minimum temperature is only -3.2°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that don't coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also happen on average one or two days during this week in any given year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Zernez


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

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

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Zernez 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.