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Aletsch Snow Forecast - 9th May 2025

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Aletsch Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Aletsch

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This is the Snow Forecast for Aletsch, Switzerland for 15 days from 9 May.

Updated 08 May 2025 23:33 BST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Aletsch

Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 7℃ 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudLt RainShwrsMixed

Cloudy first, light rain showers then rain showers, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,209m 7,247ft to 1,809m 5,935ft , with rain below.

Aletsch has 3cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Aletsch Snow Report

Snow report from Saas-Fee (near Aletsch)

Saas-Fee Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 376cm 148in
Lower Snow Depths 11cm 4in
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow17 April

Aletsch 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Aletsch from OpenMeteo
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Thu
15
WindSE F2NW F2
2,900m 9,514ft
2℃ 36°F
Cloud
+3cm +1in
6℃ 42°F
Fair
2℃ 36°F
Fair
1℃ 33°F
Light Snow
+3cm +1in
1℃ 33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm +1in
1℃ 34°F
Cloud
0℃ 33°F
Mixed
1,975m 6,480ft
7℃ 44°F
Cloud
10℃ 50°F
Fair
9℃ 49°F
Fair
7℃ 44°F
Lt Rain
7℃ 44°F
Mixed
8℃ 47°F
Cloud
10℃ 49°F
Cloud
NW F2
1,050m 3,445ft
13℃ 56°F
Lt Rain
17℃ 62°F
Fair
16℃ 60°F
Fair
14℃ 57°F
Cloud
13℃ 55°F
Cloud
10℃ 51°F
Cloud
17℃ 62°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,209m 7,247ft
to 1,809m 5,935ft

varying 2,469m 8,100ft
to 2,199m 7,215ft

varying 2,299m 7,543ft
to 2,169m 7,116ft

varying 2,169m 7,116ft
to 2,109m 6,919ft

Max Town 13℃ 56°F 17℃ 62°F 16℃ 60°F 14℃ 57°F 13℃ 55°F 10℃ 51°F 17℃ 62°F
Min Town 7℃ 44°F 6℃ 43°F 5℃ 42°F 7℃ 44°F 6℃ 42°F 8℃ 46°F 8℃ 46°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.

Aletsch 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 13℃ 56°F
Min 7℃ 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudLt RainShwrsMixed

Cloudy first, light rain showers then rain showers, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,209m 7,247ft to 1,809m 5,935ft , with rain below.

Max 17℃ 62°F
Min 6℃ 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFairClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 5℃ 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedCloud

Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 7℃ 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,469m 8,100ft to 2,199m 7,215ft , with rain below.

Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 6℃ 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
13

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,299m 7,543ft to 2,169m 7,116ft , with rain below.

Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 8℃ 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
14

Snow unlikely

ShwrsCloudCloudFog

Rain showers, cloudy, fog later.

Max 17℃ 62°F
Min 8℃ 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 62°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
15

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Aletsch, Switzerland 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 Aletsch, 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.

Aletsch Snow Forecast updated at 23:33 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Aletsch

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Aletsch
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Interlaken 11cm 4in 25cm 10in
Grindelwald 5cm 2in 14cm 6in
Adelboden 7cm 3in 11cm 4in
Bettmeralp 4cm 2in 9cm 4in
Riederalp 2cm 1in 9cm 3in
Saas-Fee- 9cm 3in
San Domenico 4cm 2in 9cm 3in
Fiescheralp 4cm 2in 8cm 3in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Aletsch

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