Chandolin Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Chandolin
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This is the Snow Forecast for Chandolin, Switzerland for 16 days from 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 03:35 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 12cm 5in |
| Next 48 Hours | 53cm 21in |
| Next 7 Days | 56cm 22in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Chandolin.
Forecast for today in Chandolin
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
7cm to 12cm 3in to 5in New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then light snow showers at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,519m 8,264ft to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 April 2025 03:40 BST
Powder Possible :- 53cm 21in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Chandolin over the next 2 days.
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St-Luc (near Chandolin) is reporting "Powder Snow".
Chandolin Snow Report
Snow report from St-Luc (near Chandolin)
| Upper Snow Depths | 80cm 31in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Powder Snow |
Chandolin 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,715m 8,907ft | 0℃ 33°F
 +12cm +5in
| -3℃ 27°F
 +40cm +16in
| 0℃ 32°F
+1cm
| 5℃ 41°F
 | 3℃ 37°F
 | -1℃ 29°F
+1cm
| 0℃ 31°F
+3cm +1in
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,358m 7,735ft | 3℃ 37°F
+12cm +5in
| 0℃ 31°F
+40cm +16in
| 2℃ 36°F
+1cm
| 7℃ 45°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 3℃ 38°F
+1cm
| 3℃ 38°F
+1cm +1in
|
| 2,000m 6,562ft | 5℃ 41°F
+7cm +3in
| -1℃ 31°F
+40cm +16in
| 4℃ 39°F
+1cm
| 9℃ 49°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 4℃ 39°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,519m 8,264ft | 2,000m 6,562ft | 2,000m 6,562ft | varying 2,259m 7,411ft | varying 2,289m 7,510ft | ||
| Max Town | 5℃ 41°F | -1℃ 31°F | 4℃ 39°F | 9℃ 49°F | 8℃ 46°F | 5℃ 40°F | 4℃ 39°F |
| Min Town | -2℃ 29°F | -3℃ 27°F | -3℃ 27°F | 1℃ 33°F | 0℃ 32°F | -1℃ 30°F | 0℃ 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.
Chandolin 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 5℃ 41°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
7cm to 12cm 3in to 5in New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then light snow showers at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,519m 8,264ft to resort level.
Max -1℃ 31°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ 27°F and not getting above -1℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
40cm 16in New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
1cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,259m 7,411ft to resort level.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,289m 7,510ft to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Chandolin, 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 Chandolin, 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.
Chandolin Snow Forecast updated at 03:35 BST, next update expected 09:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Chandolin
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saas-Fee | 133cm 52in | 161cm 64in | |||||||
| Zermatt | 117cm 46in | 151cm 59in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 86cm 34in | 105cm 41in | |||||||
| Zinal | 63cm 25in | 77cm 30in | |||||||
| Verbier | 60cm 24in | 65cm 25in | |||||||
| Grimentz | 59cm 23in | 64cm 25in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 62cm 24in | 63cm 25in | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 62cm 24in | 62cm 24in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chandolin
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Chandolin, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Chandolin, 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 Chandolin 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 Chandolin 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 Chandolin 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.