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Fonna Glacier Snow Forecast - 24th April 2025

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Fonna Glacier Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Fonna Glacier

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This is the Snow Forecast for Fonna Glacier, Norway for 15 days from 24 April.

Updated 24 April 2025 08:39 AEST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Fonna Glacier.

Forecast for today in Fonna Glacier

Max 4℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Fonna Glacier has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Fonna Glacier Snow Report

Fonna Glacier Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Fonna Glacier from OpenMeteo
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
Sun
27
Mon
28
Tue
29
Wed
30
WindSW F3SW F3
1,470m
3℃
Clear
0℃
Clear
3℃
Fair
2℃
Fair
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Fair
SW F3SW F3
1,335m
4℃
Clear
1℃
Clear
4℃
Fair
3℃
Fair
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
7℃
Cloud
7℃
Fair
SW F3SW F3
1,200m
4℃
Clear
3℃
Clear
5℃
Fair
4℃
Fair
4℃
Lt Drizzle
8℃
Cloud
7℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 1,379m
to 1,299m

Max Town4℃3℃5℃4℃4℃8℃7℃
Min Town-5℃-7℃-8℃-2℃0℃0℃3℃

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.

Fonna Glacier 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 4℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 3℃
Min -7℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
25

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 5℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
26

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedFairFair

Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.

Max 4℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
27

Snow unlikely

CloudClearFairCloud

Cloudy first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
28

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedLt DrizzleLt DrizzleCloud

Clear spells, light drizzle, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,379m to 1,299m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
29

Snow unlikely

ShwrsCloudCloudMixed

Rain showers, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 7℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
30

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairMixed

Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Fonna Glacier, 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 Fonna Glacier, 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.

Fonna Glacier Snow Forecast updated at 08:39 AEST, next update expected imminently.

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Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Fonna Glacier

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Fonna Glacier, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Fonna Glacier, 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 Fonna Glacier 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 Fonna Glacier 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 Fonna Glacier 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.