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Arolla Snow Forecast - 26th January 2025

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Arolla Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Arolla

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This is the Snow Forecast for Arolla, Switzerland for 15 days from 26 January.

Updated 25 January 2025 18:45 GMT.

Arolla Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected26 January
Next Snow Amount6cm2in
Next 48 Hours23cm9in
Next 7 Days25cm10in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Arolla

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
26

6cm to 7cm3in New Snow

SnowClearCloudCloud

Heavy snow showers, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Powder Alert!

Updated 26 January 2025 02:42 GMT

Powder :- 21cm8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Arolla over the next 2 days.

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Arolla is reporting "powder / hard".

Arolla Snow Report

Arolla Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths103cm41in
Lower Snow Depths82cm32in
Snow Conditionspowder hard
Last Snow22 January
Pistes Open (88%)
Lifts Open6 Lifts

Arolla 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Arolla from OpenMeteo
Sun
26
Mon
27
Tue
28
Wed
29
Thu
30
Fri
31
Sat
01
WindSE F3S F4SW F2SW F3
3,000m9,843ft
-5℃23°F
Snow
+7cm+3in
-4℃25°F
Snow
+15cm+6in
-8℃18°F
Cloud
+1cm
-10℃14°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm+1in
-10℃14°F
Cloud
-10℃14°F
Clear
-5℃22°F
Clear
SE F2SW F3NW F2W F3
2,500m8,202ft
0℃32°F
Snow
+6cm+2in
0℃33°F
Snow
+14cm+6in
-5℃22°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-8℃18°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm+1in
-6℃22°F
Cloud
-5℃22°F
Clear
0℃31°F
Clear
SE F2S F3
2,000m6,562ft
3℃36°F
Snow
+6cm+3in
4℃40°F
Snow
+8cm+3in
-2℃28°F
Cloud
-4℃24°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm+1in
-4℃26°F
Cloud
-4℃24°F
Clear
0℃33°F
Clear
Snow Line

2,000m6,562ft

varying 2,499m8,199ft
to 2,000m6,562ft

2,000m6,562ft

2,000m6,562ft

Max Town3℃36°F4℃40°F-2℃28°F-4℃24°F-4℃26°F-4℃24°F0℃33°F
Min Town-4℃24°F-2℃29°F-5℃22°F-7℃20°F-6℃21°F-7℃20°F-5℃23°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.

Arolla 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
26

6cm to 7cm3in New Snow

SnowClearCloudCloud

Heavy snow showers, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
27

8cm to 15cm3in to 6in New Snow

Light SnowMixedSnowLight Snow

Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then heavy snow showers, light snow later.

Snow Line from 2,499m8,199ft to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
28

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedCloudMixedCloud

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

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
29

2cm to 3cm1in New Snow

Light SnowCloudClearClear

Light snow, cloudy, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
30

Snow unlikely

CloudFairCloudCloud

Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
31

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
01

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

This Snow Forecast for Arolla, 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 Arolla, 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.

Arolla Snow Forecast updated at 18:45 GMT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Arolla

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Arolla
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Crans-Montana22cm9in 29cm11in
Nendaz19cm7in 24cm10in
Breuil-Cervinia21cm8in 22cm8in
Verbier12cm5in 17cm7in
Saas-Fee9cm3in 11cm4in
Champoluc10cm4in 10cm4in
Zermatt4cm2in 5cm2in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Arolla

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