Galdhøpiggen Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Galdhøpiggen
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This is the Snow Forecast for Galdhøpiggen, Norway for 16 days from 21 June.
Updated 22 June 2025 04:33 NZST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Galdhøpiggen.
Forecast for today in Galdhøpiggen
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Galdhøpiggen has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Galdhøpiggen Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Galdhøpiggen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 | |
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| Wind | NW F5 | SW F5 | W F4 | ||||
| 2,200m | 0℃
| 0℃
 | 0℃
 +3cm
| 0℃
 | 2℃
| 5℃
| 1℃
 |
| NW F4 | S F5 | SW F4 | |||||
| 2,025m | 2℃
| 2℃
| 2℃
+1cm
| 2℃
| 3℃
| 6℃
| 2℃
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| NW F5 | SW F4 | W F4 | |||||
| 1,850m | 3℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
| 4℃
| 7℃
| 3℃
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| Snow Line | varying 2,199m | ||||||
| Max Town | 3℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | -3℃ | 2℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | -1℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ |
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.
Galdhøpiggen 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 -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Max 3℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light drizzle, rain showers later.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
23
up to 3cm New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then clear spells, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,199m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
24
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
26
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then cloudy, rain showers later.
Max 3℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
27
Snow unlikely
Heavy drizzle first, light drizzle then clear spells, light drizzle later.
This Snow Forecast for Galdhøpiggen, 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 Galdhøpiggen, 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.
Galdhøpiggen Snow Forecast updated at 04:33 NZST, next update expected 10:00 NZST.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Galdhøpiggen
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Galdhøpiggen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Galdhøpiggen, 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 Galdhøpiggen 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 Galdhøpiggen 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 Galdhøpiggen 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.