Is Hemsedal snowsure?

The snowiest week in Hemsedal is week 3 of January. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 8.3in of snowfall. Check out the Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December5.5in3.4 days
January6.3in3.4 days
February5.1in3.4 days
March4.7in3.0 days
April3.1in2.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hemsedal during May (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Hemsedal is 2.4 in. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week. Hemsedal normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3576 ft based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (3757 ft is very near the mid altitude of Hemsedal. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Hemsedal 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 2.4 in. Daytime temperatures at the mid altitude in Hemsedal during week one of May usually get above freezing (average maximum is 33°F) but overnight temperatures typically fall to 31°F degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 7mph).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Hemsedal


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal 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.