Farellones 16-day snow forecast
Two snow episodes are expected at Farellones over the next 16 days. The first, from Tuesday 20 to Saturday 24, is the most reliable and would bring about 34 cm up top. The second, from Monday 26 to Wednesday 28, could add another 9 cm.
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 2,600 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 2,600 m | Mid 2,450 m | Base 2,340 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,700 m | 2° / 6° | NE 8 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 100% | 2,300 m | 0° / 4° | NW 6 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 60% | 2,000 m | −2° / 4° | NE 8 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 60% | 2,200 m | −1° / 3° | NW 7 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 100% | 2,100 m | −3° / 0° | NW 7 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 90% | 1,800 m | −5° / 2° | W 6 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,900 m | −5° / 6° | NE 9 km/h |
| Monday 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 55% | 2,200 m | −1° / 3° | W 8 km/h |
| Tuesday 27 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 55% | 2,300 m | −2° / 3° | W 7 km/h |
| Wednesday 28 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 60% | 2,300 m | −1° / 2° | W 9 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,100 m | 0° / 7° | W 8 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,300 m | 2° / 9° | W 8 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,300 m | 3° / 10° | W 9 km/h |
| Sunday 1trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,600 m | 5° / 11° | NE 8 km/h |
| Monday 2trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,500 m | 5° / 10° | W 8 km/h |
| Tuesday 3trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,400 m | 6° / 13° | W 12 km/h |
Snow at Farellones: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at Farellones?
The next snowfall starts on Tuesday 20 October. The heaviest day will be Tuesday 20, with about 11 cm up top and the snow line at 2,300 m.
How much snow will fall at Farellones this week?
Between Monday 19 and Sunday 25 expect about 34 cm up top (2,600 m), about 27 cm at 2,450 m and about 20 cm at the base (2,340 m).
How reliable is a 16-day snow forecast?
The first 5 days are fairly reliable. Days 6 to 10 are a guide, and days 11 to 16 only show the trend: they can change a lot from one day to the next.
What will the snow line be at Farellones?
The snow line will drop to about 1,800 m on Saturday 24. On the other snowy days it will range between 2,000 and 2,300 m.
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