Is Arolla snowsure?

The snowiest week in Arolla is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week with 25.2in of snowfall. Check out the Arolla 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. Read More

Average monthly snow in Arolla

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December16.5in3.6 days
January18.1in3.5 days
February15.7in3.9 days
March17.7in4.3 days
April14.6in4.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Arolla during January (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of January for Arolla is 25.2 in. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week. Arolla prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of January at the middle elevation of the ski area at 8203 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (4931 ft is a long way below the middle elevation of Arolla. Regular fresh snowfalls can be relied on in Arolla in the middle of January. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 25.2 in. Pretty cold temperatures with the average maximum temperature in Arolla in week two of January of just 22°F at the middle elevation and minimum temperatures typically falling to 19°F. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 7mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that don't have cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also happen on average three days during this week in any given year. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Arolla


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

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

Winter
Summer

Arolla

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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 Arolla 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. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Arolla and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Arolla

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Arolla 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. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Arolla and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Arolla

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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 Arolla 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.