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Is Shemshak snowsure?

The snowiest week in Shemshak is week 2 of February. There are typically 4.0 snowy days during this week with 33cm of snowfall. Check out the Shemshak 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.

Average monthly snow in Shemshak

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December15cm2.5 days
January20cm2.9 days
February25cm3.8 days
March18cm3.0 days
April7cm1.2 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Shemshak during February (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of February for Shemshak is 26 cm. There are typically 3.9 snowy days during this week. Shemshak normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of February at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2799m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2186m) is far below the middle elevation of Shemshak. Regular fresh snowfalls can be relied on in Shemshak in the middle of February. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 26cm. Temperatures should mostly hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Shemshak during week three of February is -3.8°C while the average minimum temperature is only -5.6°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 11km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one or two days during this week but bluebird days that do not have fresh snow happen on average two or three days during this week in any given year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Shemshak


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Shemshak 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 Shemshak 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Shemshak 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 Shemshak 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Shemshak 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 Shemshak 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.