Sierra Nevada 16-day snow forecast
One snow episode is expected at Sierra Nevada over the next 16 days. It would arrive from Friday 16 to Monday 19 and bring about 28 cm up top.
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 3,300 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 3,300 m | Mid 2,600 m | Base 2,100 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,300 m | 2° / 2° | N 12 km/h |
| Saturday 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 3,000 m | 0° / 1° | NW 9 km/h |
| Sunday 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 85% | 2,900 m | −1° / 0° | SE 12 km/h |
| Monday 19 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 2,800 m | −2° / −1° | W 26 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15% | 2,900 m | −1° / 2° | W 29 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 3,400 m | 2° / 4° | W 28 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 3,600 m | 4° / 5° | W 23 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 3,800 m | 5° / 5° | W 13 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,500 m | 3° / 4° | W 11 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 3,300 m | 2° / 3° | W 10 km/h |
| Monday 26trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,400 m | 2° / 3° | S 24 km/h |
| Tuesday 27trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,300 m | 2° / 3° | SW 30 km/h |
| Wednesday 28trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,200 m | 1° / 2° | SW 25 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,300 m | 2° / 2° | NW 11 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,300 m | 2° / 3° | E 17 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,400 m | 2° / 3° | E 18 km/h |
Snow at Sierra Nevada: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at Sierra Nevada?
The next snowfall starts on Friday 16 October. The heaviest day will be Monday 19, with about 11 cm up top and the snow line at 2,800 m.
How much snow will fall at Sierra Nevada this week?
Between Friday 16 and Thursday 22 expect about 29 cm up top (3,300 m), no snow at 2,600 m and no snow at the base (2,100 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 Sierra Nevada?
The snow line will drop to about 2,800 m on Monday 19. On the other snowy days it will range between 2,900 and 3,300 m.
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