Grainau Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Grainau
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This is the Snow Forecast for Grainau, Germany for 16 days from 14 March.
Updated 14 March 2025 00:34 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm 2in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Grainau.
Forecast for today in Grainau
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow first, rain showers then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 949m 3,114ft to resort level.
Grainau has 4cm 2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Grainau Snow Report
Snow report from Ehrwald ( 11km 7 miles from Grainau)
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| Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,830m 9,285ft | -9℃ 15°F
 +1cm
| -7℃ 18°F
+1cm
| -9℃ 15°F
 +2cm +1in
| -11℃ 12°F
+2cm +1in
| -7℃ 20°F
 | -1℃ 30°F
| -1℃ 31°F
|
| 1,790m 5,873ft | -3℃ 27°F
+1cm
| -1℃ 31°F
+1cm
| -2℃ 29°F
 +4cm +1in
| -4℃ 25°F
+3cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| 750m 2,461ft | 4℃ 40°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 2℃ 35°F
 | 7℃ 44°F
| 10℃ 51°F
| 12℃ 54°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 949m 3,114ft | varying 889m 2,917ft | varying 949m 3,114ft | varying 789m 2,589ft | |||
| Max Town | 4℃ 40°F | 6℃ 43°F | 3℃ 38°F | 2℃ 35°F | 7℃ 44°F | 10℃ 51°F | 12℃ 54°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 33°F | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 35°F | -2℃ 28°F | -4℃ 25°F | -2℃ 29°F | 0℃ 32°F |
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.
Grainau 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℃ 40°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow first, rain showers then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 949m 3,114ft to resort level.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow at altitude then cloudy, fog later.
Snow Line from 889m 2,917ft to 829m 2,720ft , with rain below.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells, light snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 949m 3,114ft to 799m 2,621ft , with rain below.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells first, light snow at altitude then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 789m 2,589ft to resort level.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 10℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Grainau, Germany 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 Grainau, 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.
Grainau Snow Forecast updated at 00:34 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Grainau
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innsbruck | 7cm 3in | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Axamer Lizum | 4cm 1in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Igls | 5cm 2in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Oberau | 4cm 2in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 5cm 2in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Seefeld | 3cm 1in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Ehrwald | 3cm 1in | 5cm 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grainau
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grainau, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grainau, 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 Grainau 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 Grainau 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 Grainau 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.