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Ski resort in Buskerud, Norway
Hemsedal
A SkiStar resort in Norway, with skiing spread over three peaks between 620 and 1,450 metres.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Hemsedal (GMT+1).
Hemsedal snow forecast at 1,450 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Saturday, with 10–15 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Hemsedal at the top lift (1,450 m / 4,800 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 10–15 cm (5–6 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Saturday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) and the freezing level near 600 m (2,000 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny today.
- Temperature now
- −7 °C (19 °F)
- Freezing level
- 600 m (2,000 ft)
- Wind
- 21 km/h (13 mph), gusts 38 km/h (24 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 59% cloud
Hemsedal hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Hemsedal in the next 24 hours.
Hemsedal 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Hemsedal this week: Tuesday. 12 cm the day before, cloudy, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | SunnyFair ski day−10 to −7 °C (14 to 19 °F) · freezing level 500 m (1,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | FlurriesPoor ski day−10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) · freezing level 650 m (2,100 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun | FlurriesPoor ski day−5 to −2 °C (23 to 28 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 950 m (3,100 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | SnowFair ski day−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · freezing level 850 m (2,800 ft) | 10–15 cm (4–6 in) |
| Tue | SnowBest day−11 to −7 °C (12 to 19 °F) · freezing level 450 m (1,500 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | CloudyPoor ski day−12 to −8 °C (10 to 18 °F) · freezing level 300 m (1,000 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Some sunFair ski day−14 to −8 °C (7 to 18 °F) · freezing level 300 m (1,000 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Hemsedal 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Sunny−14 to −10 °C (7 to 14 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Bluebird−15 to −12 °C (5 to 10 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−15 to −9 °C (5 to 16 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −8 °C (10 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–10 cm (0–4 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −9 °C (10 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–8 cm (0–3 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−10 to −8 °C (14 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−17 to −9 °C (1 to 16 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Hemsedal on the upper mountain?
About 9 cm (4 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Hemsedal snow forecast at 620 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 1–4 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Hemsedal in the village (620 m / 2,000 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 1–4 cm (0–2 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −6 to −1 °C (21 to 30 °F) and the freezing level near 550 m (1,800 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny today.
- Temperature now
- −2 °C (28 °F)
- Freezing level
- 550 m (1,800 ft)
- Wind
- 17 km/h (11 mph), gusts 32 km/h (20 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 58% cloud
Hemsedal hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Hemsedal in the next 24 hours.
Hemsedal 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny−5 to −2 °C (23 to 28 °F) · freezing level 400 m (1,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Cloudy−6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) · freezing level 550 m (1,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain0 to 3 °C (32 to 37 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 950 m (3,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain and snow−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · freezing level 750 m (2,500 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue | Snow−7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) · freezing level 350 m (1,100 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | Cloudy−7 to −3 °C (19 to 27 °F) · freezing level 250 m (800 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Some sun−8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) · freezing level 300 m (1,000 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Hemsedal 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Sunny−9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Bluebird−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to −3 °C (21 to 27 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–10 cm (0–4 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to −4 °C (21 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–8 cm (0–3 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−5 to −3 °C (23 to 27 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Hemsedal in the village?
About 9 cm (4 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Hemsedal?
- County
- Buskerud
- Country
- Norway
- Mountains
- Scandinavian Mountains
- Village
- 620 m
- Top lift
- 1,450 m
- Vertical
- 830 m
- Lifts
- 22
- Season
- December to Early May
- Airports
- Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)
- Website
- www.skistar.com
About Hemsedal
Hemsedal Skisenter is operated by SkiStar. The ski area covers three peaks and runs from 620 to 1,450 metres, and its longest slope is 6 km from the top of the lift system to the bottom.
In winter, a transfer bus runs between Oslo Airport Gardermoen and Hemsedal. The season lasts until early May.
When does it snow in Hemsedal?
In Hemsedal, snow falls on about 13 days in December in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 days | 10 days | 9 days | 7 days | 3 days | <1 days | <1 days | 0 days | 1 days | 7 days | 10 days | 13 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Hemsedal month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 16% | −12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) | 10 |
| February | 10 | 14% | −11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) | 14 |
| March | 9 | 13% | −9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) | 17 |
| April | 7 | 9% | −6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) | 20 |
| May | 3 | 4% | 0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) | 19 |
| June | <1 | 1% | 5 to 14 °C (41 to 57 °F) | 17 |
| July | <1 | 0% | 7 to 15 °C (45 to 59 °F) | 18 |
| August | 0 | 0% | 6 to 13 °C (43 to 55 °F) | 15 |
| September | 1 | 2% | 3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F) | 12 |
| October | 7 | 9% | −2 to 3 °C (28 to 37 °F) | 12 |
| November | 10 | 14% | −7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) | 9 |
| December | 13 | 17% | −10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F) | 7 |
Snow in Hemsedal in October
In October, Hemsedal gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 3 °C (28 to 37 °F). About 12 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Hemsedal in November
In November, Hemsedal gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F). About 9 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Hemsedal in December
In December, Hemsedal gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F). About 7 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Hemsedal in January
In January, Hemsedal gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F). About 10 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Hemsedal in February
In February, Hemsedal gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F). About 14 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Hemsedal in March
In March, Hemsedal gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Hemsedal in April
In April, Hemsedal gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Hemsedal in May
In May, Hemsedal gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Hemsedal?
Of the last ten winters in Hemsedal, 2019/20 was the snowiest, about 27% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2021/22, about 34% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 4 October 2025.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 80% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 119% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 102% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 127% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 110% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 66% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 123% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 104% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 79% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 90% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Hemsedal
Does Hemsedal have snow at Christmas?
Hemsedal had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 8 of those years.
Does Hemsedal have snow at New Year?
Hemsedal had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in every one of those years.
Does Hemsedal have snow in mid-February?
Hemsedal had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Hemsedal have snow at Easter?
Hemsedal had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 6 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Hemsedal?
It snows on about 74 days a year in Hemsedal at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. December has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Hemsedal?
December is the snowiest month in Hemsedal, bringing about 17% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Hemsedal?
Of the last ten winters in Hemsedal, 2019/20 was the snowiest, about 27% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2021/22, about 34% below average.
How cold does Hemsedal get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Hemsedal at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −12 °C (10 °F) and highs of −6 °C (21 °F).
How many bluebird days does Hemsedal get in winter?
From December to March, Hemsedal averages about 12 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Hemsedal?
The village or lowest lift at Hemsedal is at 620 m (2,000 ft) and the top lift is at 1,450 m (4,800 ft), a vertical drop of 830 m (2,700 ft).
When does the ski season start in Hemsedal?
The lifts at Hemsedal usually open in december and close in early May. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Hemsedal
OsloNo snow this weekBergenNo snow this weekTrysil5–15 cm this weekSources: SkiStar Hemsedal ski area, SkiStar Hemsedal weather and slopes, Wikipedia (Norwegian), Hemsedal transfer bus from Oslo Airport, SkiStar sesongåpning på våre skisteder