Is Schwangau snowsure?

The snowiest week in Schwangau is week 2 of January. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 12.2in of snowfall. Check out the Schwangau 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 Schwangau

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December6.7in2.7 days
January9.1in3.0 days
February6.7in2.8 days
March5.5in2.7 days
April4.3in1.6 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Schwangau is 1.6 in. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week. Schwangau prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 4173 ft based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (7835 ft is a long way above the middle elevation of Schwangau. A day with snowfall happens on average every second year during the first week of May but it rains much more frequently, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of May. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3.1 in. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Schwangau during week one of May with average maximum temperature 46°F and minimum temperature 42°F at the middle elevation. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 6mph). Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Schwangau


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Schwangau 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 Schwangau 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 Schwangau 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 Schwangau 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 Schwangau 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 Schwangau 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.