Folgefonn Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Folgefonn
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This is the Snow Forecast for Folgefonn, Norway for 16 days from 4 March.
Updated 04 March 2025 04:36 CST.
| Next Snow Expected | 4 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 43cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 83cm |
| Next 7 Days | 93cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Folgefonn.
Forecast for today in Folgefonn
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
04
22cm to 45cm New Snow
Heavy snow first, snow showers then drizzle, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 1,299m to resort level.
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Updated 04 March 2025 06:41 CST
Powder Possible :- 66cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Folgefonn over the next 2 days.
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Folgefonn Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Folgefonn 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 04 | Wed 05 | Thu 06 | Fri 07 | Sat 08 | Sun 09 | Mon 10 | |
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| Wind | SW F4 | SW F4 | S F3 | ||||
| 1,450m | 1℃
+45cm
| 2℃
 +35cm
| 2℃
+4cm
| -1℃
+3cm
| 0℃
 | -1℃
 +2cm
| -4℃
+6cm
|
| SW F4 | SW F4 | S F3 | |||||
| 1,325m | 2℃
+43cm
| 3℃
+23cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| 0℃
 +2cm
| 1℃
| -1℃
+2cm
| -3℃
+6cm
|
| SW F4 | SW F4 | S F3 | |||||
| 1,200m | 3℃
+22cm
| 3℃
+13cm
| 3℃
| 1℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 0℃
+2cm
| -2℃
+6cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,299m | varying 1,289m | varying 1,369m | varying 1,439m | 1,359m | 1,200m | 1,200m |
| Max Town | 3℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | -2℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 1℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | -12℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Folgefonn Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
04
22cm to 45cm New Snow
Heavy snow first, snow showers then drizzle, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 1,299m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
05
13cm to 35cm New Snow
Snow, rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,289m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
06
up to 4cm New Snow
Light drizzle, drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,369m to 1,289m, with rain below.
Max 1℃
Min -2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
07
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Clear sky, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,439m to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
08
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Max 0℃
Min -2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
09
2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -2℃
Min -12℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -12℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
10
6cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Folgefonn, Norway gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Folgefonn, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Folgefonn Snow Forecast updated at 04:36 CST, next update expected 10:00 CST.
Snow Forecast near Folgefonn
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonna Glacier | 225cm | 232cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Folgefonn
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Folgefonn, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Folgefonn, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Folgefonn is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Folgefonn will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Folgefonn for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.