Purgatory 16-day snow forecast
Five snow episodes are expected at Purgatory over the next 16 days. The first, on Tuesday 20, is the most reliable and would bring about 1 cm up top. The second, on Friday 23, could add another 2 cm. The third, from Monday 26 to Tuesday 27, could add another 29 cm. From Thursday 29 the trend points to more snow, still with low reliability.
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 3,299 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 3,299 m | Mid 3,000 m | Base 2,680 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 4,000 m | −1° / 8° | S 7 km/h |
| Monday 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 3,100 m | 1° / 8° | S 13 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25% | 3,200 m | 1° / 7° | S 13 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 3,500 m | 1° / 10° | S 16 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 3,500 m | 3° / 5° | S 10 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35% | 3,200 m | −3° / 4° | S 14 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,400 m | −4° / 6° | SE 7 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15% | 3,300 m | −2° / 6° | S 10 km/h |
| Monday 26 | 27 | 10 | 0 | 90% | 2,900 m | 0° / 1° | SE 5 km/h |
| Tuesday 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 45% | 2,900 m | −3° / 3° | W 8 km/h |
| Wednesday 28trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25% | 2,400 m | −6° / 3° | W 8 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 2 | 2 | 0 | 45% | 2,700 m | −6° / 2° | S 11 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 4 | 4 | 3 | 70% | 2,000 m | −14° / −2° | NW 21 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 900 m | −13° / 0° | N 12 km/h |
| Sunday 1trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,500 m | −9° / 4° | NE 10 km/h |
| Monday 2trend | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60% | 2,500 m | −3° / 0° | N 9 km/h |
Snow at Purgatory: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at Purgatory?
The next snowfall starts on Tuesday 20 October. The heaviest day will be Monday 26, with about 27 cm up top and the snow line at 2,900 m.
How much snow will fall at Purgatory this week?
Between Sunday 18 and Saturday 24 expect about 3 cm up top (3,299 m), no snow at 3,000 m and no snow at the base (2,680 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 Purgatory?
The snow line will drop to about 2,000 m on Friday 30. On the other snowy days it will range between 2,500 and 3,200 m.
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