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Bürchen Snow Forecast - 21st March 2026

Bürchen Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 00:47 GMT

Snow Forecast for Bürchen

Snow and Weather from 21 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Bürchen Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Bürchen?

Bürchen Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,945m)
Next Snow Expected22 March
Next Snow Amount 3cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 4cm 1in
Next 7 Days 22cm 9in

Forecast for today in Bürchen

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -9℃ 16°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ 16°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
21

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudFairCloudSnow

Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,658m 5,440ft to resort level ( 1,350m 4,429ft ).

Forecast times for Bürchen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Bürchen from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
Wind
2,540m 8,333ft
-1℃ 30°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
-4℃ 24°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm +1in
-2℃ 28°F
Fair
1℃ 34°F
Cloud
-1℃ 31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm +2in
-10℃ 14°F
Light Snow
+4cm +2in
-11℃ 11°F
Light Snow
+5cm +2in
1,945m 6,381ft
2℃ 35°F
Clear
+1cm
-2℃ 29°F
Snow
+3cm +1in
1℃ 34°F
Mixed
3℃ 38°F
Cloud
1℃ 34°F
Snow
+2cm +1in
-8℃ 18°F
Snow
+9cm +4in
-9℃ 15°F
Light Snow
+6cm +2in
1,350m 4,429ft
7℃ 44°F
Cloud
+1cm
4℃ 38°F
Cloud
+2cm +1in
6℃ 43°F
Cloud
8℃ 47°F
Cloud
6℃ 44°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm +2in
-2℃ 28°F
Light Snow
+9cm +4in
-3℃ 27°F
Light Snow
+5cm +2in
Snow Line

varying 1,658m 5,440ft
to 1,350m 4,429ft

1,350m 4,429ft

varying 2,058m 6,752ft
to 1,350m 4,429ft

1,350m 4,429ft

1,350m 4,429ft

Max Town 7℃ 44°F 4℃ 38°F 6℃ 43°F 8℃ 47°F 6℃ 44°F -2℃ 28°F -3℃ 27°F
Min Town -9℃ 16°F -4℃ 24°F -12℃ 9°F -8℃ 18°F -4℃ 25°F -6℃ 21°F -7℃ 19°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.

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Snow Forecast near Bürchen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Bürchen
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Wengen 3cm 1in 48cm 19in
Adelboden 2cm 1in 42cm 17in
Kandersteg 2cm 1in 41cm 16in
Crans-Montana 3cm 1in 30cm 12in
Nendaz 2cm 1in 28cm 11in
Saas-Fee 5cm 2in 16cm 6in
Zermatt 6cm 2in 15cm 6in

Snow Reliability

Bürchen enjoys reliable snowfall, typically accumulating depths of 60-120 cm during peak season. For the latest snow conditions, including depth and weather updates, visit J2Ski for detailed information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bürchen

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