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Arolla Snow Forecast - 22nd February 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 16 days from 22 February.

Updated 22 February 2025 02:41 GMT.

Arolla Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected25 February
Next Snow Amount1cm-
Next 48 Hours--
Next 7 Days7cm3in
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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

Sat
22

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Arolla is reporting "hard / powder".

Arolla Snow Report

Arolla Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths145cm57in
Lower Snow Depths111cm44in
Snow Conditionshard powder
Last Snow14 February
Pistes Open (97%)
Lifts Open6 Lifts

Arolla 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Arolla from OpenMeteo
Sat
22
Sun
23
Mon
24
Tue
25
Wed
26
Thu
27
Fri
28
WindS F3SE F2N F2NW F3
3,000m9,843ft
-3℃27°F
Cloud
-5℃23°F
Cloud
-4℃24°F
Cloud
-5℃23°F
Light Snow
+1cm
-7℃19°F
Light Snow
+4cm+2in
-14℃7°F
Fair
+1cm
-11℃12°F
Clear
NW F3
2,500m8,202ft
2℃35°F
Cloud
-2℃29°F
Cloud
-2℃28°F
Cloud
-2℃27°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-5℃23°F
Light Snow
+5cm+2in
-9℃15°F
Clear
+1cm
-8℃18°F
Fair
2,000m6,562ft
5℃41°F
Cloud
3℃36°F
Cloud
2℃35°F
Cloud
1℃33°F
Cloud
+1cm
-2℃27°F
Light Snow
+5cm+2in
-8℃18°F
Mixed
-4℃24°F
Cloud
Snow Line

2,000m6,562ft

2,000m6,562ft

2,000m6,562ft

Max Town5℃41°F3℃36°F2℃35°F1℃33°F-2℃27°F-8℃18°F-4℃24°F
Min Town-1℃31°F-1℃30°F-2℃29°F-2℃28°F-9℃17°F-10℃15°F-10℃14°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

Sat
22

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
23

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
24

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
25

1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
26

4cm to 5cm2in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLight SnowMixed

Light snow early, then clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
27

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedMixedMixedFreeze Fog

Clear spells early, then freezing fog later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
28

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudClear

Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky 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 02:41 GMT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Arolla

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Arolla
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Crans-Montana-12cm5in
Verbier-11cm4in
Saas-Fee-9cm4in
Zermatt-6cm3in
Nendaz-7cm3in
Champoluc-6cm2in
Breuil-Cervinia-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.