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Skålafell Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 18th April 2026

Skålafell 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 18 April 2026 19:40 NZST

2-Day Forecast for Skålafell

48-hours from 18 April.

See below for forecast detail

Skålafell Snow Forecast updated at 19:40 NZST, next update expected 01:00 NZST.

Forecast for today in Skålafell

Max 1℃
Min -4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Forecast times for Skålafell are in Reykjavik (Atlantic/Reykjavik) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Skålafell

Max 3℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
19

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Skålafell are in Reykjavik (Atlantic/Reykjavik) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Skålafell from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat00:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃W
Light
5%
Sat01:00Light Snow

Light snow.-1℃W
Light
5%
Sat02:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃W
Calm
0%
Sat03:00Cloud

Cloudy.-2℃W
Light
0%
Sat04:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃W
Light
5%
Sat05:00Mixed

Clear spells.-2℃W
Light
15%
Sat06:00Light Snow

Light snow.-1℃W
Light
20%
Sat07:00Cloud

Cloudy.0℃W
Light
15%
Sat08:00Cloud

Cloudy.0℃W
Light
10%
Sat09:00Mixed

Clear spells.0℃W
Light
0%
Sat10:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃W
Light
0%
Sat11:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃W
Light
0%
Sat12:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃W
Light
0%
Sat13:00Mixed

Clear spells.1℃W
Light
0%
Sat14:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃W
Light
0%
Sat15:00Fair

Fair.1℃W
Light
0%
Sat16:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃W
Light
0%
Sat17:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃W
Light
0%
Sat18:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃W
Light
0%
Sat19:00Fair

Fair.0℃W
Light
0%
Sat20:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃W
Light
0%
Sat21:00Clear

Clear sky.-2℃W
Calm
0%
Sat22:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃W
Calm
0%
Sat23:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃W
Light
0%
Sun00:00Cloud

Cloudy.-5℃SE
Light
0%
Sun01:00Fair

Fair.-6℃SE
Light
0%
Sun02:00Clear

Clear sky.-7℃SE
Light
0%
Sun03:00Clear

Clear sky.-7℃SE
Light
0%
Sun04:00Clear

Clear sky.-7℃SE
Light
0%
Sun05:00Clear

Clear sky.-8℃SE
Light
0%
Sun06:00Fair

Fair.-8℃SE
Light
0%
Sun07:00Cloud

Cloudy.-6℃SE
Light
0%
Sun08:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃SE
Light
0%
Sun09:00Cloud

Cloudy.0℃SE
Light
0%
Sun10:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SE
Breeze
0%
Sun11:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SE
Breeze
0%
Sun12:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SE
Breeze
0%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SE
Breeze
5%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SE
Breeze
5%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SE
Breeze
10%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SE
Light
20%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SE
Light
30%
Sun18:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SE
Light
35%
Sun19:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SE
Light
30%
Sun20:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SE
Light
15%
Sun21:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SE
Light
5%
Sun22:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SE
Light
0%
Sun23:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SE
Light
0%

Snow Forecast near Skålafell

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Skålafell are not available.

Skålafell Snow

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

This Snow Forecast for Skålafell, Iceland 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 Skålafell, 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.

Snow Reliability

Skålafell boasts excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 150 cm and consistent snowfall throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for updates.