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Brig Snow Forecast - 6th January 2025

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Brig Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Brig

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Brig, Switzerland for 16 days from 6 January.

Updated 06 January 2025 14:32 GMT.

Brig Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 January
Next Snow Amount1cm-
Next 48 Hours8cm3in
Next 7 Days37cm14in
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Forecast for today in Brig

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
06

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow falling to 1,209m3,967ft, with rain below.

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Updated 06 January 2025 22:40 GMT

Powder Possible :- 25cm10in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Brig over the next 4 days.

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Saas-Fee (24km15 miles from Brig) is reporting "hard".

Brig Snow Report

Snow report from Saas-Fee (24km15 miles from Brig)

Saas-Fee Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths210cm83in
Lower Snow Depths65cm26in
Snow ConditionsHard
Last Snow3 January

Brig 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Brig from OpenMeteo
Mon
06
Tue
07
Wed
08
Thu
09
Fri
10
Sat
11
Sun
12
WindSW F2NW F3NW F4NW F3
2,600m8,530ft
-4℃26°F
Cloud
+1cm
-8℃18°F
Fair
+2cm+1in
-4℃24°F
Light Snow
+6cm+2in
-4℃24°F
Light Snow
+3cm+1in
-3℃26°F
Snow
+20cm+8in
-4℃25°F
Snow
+5cm+2in
-9℃16°F
Fair
NE F3NW F3NW F4
1,640m5,381ft
3℃37°F
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃29°F
Fair
+1cm
1℃33°F
Light Snow
+4cm+1in
0℃32°F
Snow
+3cm+1in
1℃35°F
Snow
+16cm+6in
1℃34°F
Light Snow
+2cm+1in
-2℃27°F
Clear
W F2NW F3
680m2,231ft
9℃48°F
Cloud
5℃40°F
Fair
5℃41°F
Light Snow
6℃42°F
Lt Rain
7℃44°F
Snow
7℃44°F
Fair
4℃38°F
Clear
Snow Line

1,209m3,967ft

1,159m3,802ft

varying 1,809m5,935ft
to 869m2,851ft

varying 1,639m5,377ft
to 1,129m3,704ft

varying 1,879m6,165ft
to 1,029m3,376ft

varying 1,779m5,837ft
to 1,579m5,180ft

Max Town9℃48°F5℃40°F5℃41°F6℃42°F7℃44°F7℃44°F4℃38°F
Min Town4℃38°F-1℃30°F0℃31°F3℃38°F2℃36°F1℃33°F0℃33°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.

Snow Forecast at a glance

Snow Forecast by day for Brig
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Brig 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

Mon
06

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow falling to 1,209m3,967ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
07

up to 2cmup to 1in New Snow

Lt RainFairMixedFair

Light rain first, fair then clear spells, fair later.

Snow falling to 1,159m3,802ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
08

up to 6cmup to 2in New Snow

CloudLight SnowLt RainCloud

Cloudy first, light snow at altitude then light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,809m5,935ft to 869m2,851ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
09

up to 3cmup to 1in New Snow

Lt RainCloudLt RainCloud

Light rain first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,639m5,377ft to 1,129m3,704ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
10

up to 20cmup to 8in New Snow

Light SnowSnowRainLt Rain

Light snow at altitude first, snow at altitude then rain, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,879m6,165ft to 1,029m3,376ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
11

up to 5cmup to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainFairClear

Light rain, fair, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 1,779m5,837ft to 1,579m5,180ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

This Snow Forecast for Brig, 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 Brig, 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.

Brig Snow Forecast updated at 14:32 GMT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Brig

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Brig

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Brig, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Brig, 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 Brig is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, 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 Brig 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 Brig 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.