Is Schnepfenried snowsure?

The snowiest week in Schnepfenried is week 4 of January. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 8.3in of snowfall. Check out the Schnepfenried 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 Schnepfenried

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December4.7in2.4 days
January5.9in2.6 days
February4.7in1.9 days
March3.1in1.9 days
April2.8in1.6 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Schnepfenried is 2.0 in. There are typically 1.4 snowy days during this week. Schnepfenried normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3806 ft based on historical averages over the last 5 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (6916 ft is well above the mid altitude of Schnepfenried. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Schnepfenried at the start of May but rain is more likely than snow with an average of two or three rainy days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2.0 in. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Schnepfenried during week one of May with average maximum temperature 43°F and minimum temperature 41°F at the mid altitude. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 11mph) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 19mph one day in this week. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Schnepfenried


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Schnepfenried 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 Schnepfenried 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 Schnepfenried 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 Schnepfenried 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 Schnepfenried 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 Schnepfenried 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.