Chur Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Chur
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This is the Snow Forecast for Chur, Switzerland for 16 days from 5 January.
Updated 05 January 2025 02:39 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm4in |
| Next 7 Days | 28cm11in |
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Forecast for today in Chur
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
05
up to 2cmup to 1in New Snow
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,139m7,018ft to 1,459m4,787ft, with rain below.
Chur is reporting “hard” with 10cm4in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Chur Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 30cm12in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Last Snow | 2 January |
| Pistes Open | (78%) |
| Lifts Open | 5 Lifts |
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| Sun 05 | Mon 06 | Tue 07 | Wed 08 | Thu 09 | Fri 10 | Sat 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F4 | S F3 | S F2 | |||
| 2,174m7,133ft | 3℃37°F
 +2cm+1in
| 1℃33°F
 +1cm
| -3℃26°F
+7cm+3in
| 1℃35°F
| 2℃35°F
+4cm+1in
| -9℃15°F
 | -7℃19°F
+12cm+5in
|
| S F3 | SW F4 | SW F2 | |||||
| 1,387m4,551ft | 8℃46°F
| 6℃43°F
| 0℃32°F
+7cm+3in
| 4℃39°F
| 5℃40°F
+2cm+1in
| -5℃23°F
+1cm
| -3℃26°F
 +7cm+3in
|
| SW F2 | SW F3 | ||||||
| 600m1,969ft | 10℃50°F
| 11℃52°F
| 4℃40°F
| 8℃45°F
| 9℃47°F
| 0℃32°F
| 2℃35°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,139m7,018ft | varying 1,689m5,541ft | varying 1,019m3,343ft | varying 1,479m4,852ft | varying 759m2,490ft | varying 919m3,015ft | |
| Max Town | 10℃50°F | 11℃52°F | 4℃40°F | 8℃45°F | 9℃47°F | 0℃32°F | 2℃35°F |
| Min Town | 4℃39°F | 4℃40°F | -1℃29°F | 0℃31°F | 0℃32°F | -6℃21°F | -6℃21°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
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,459m4,787ft | Snow to 809m2,654ft | Snow to 789m2,589ft | Snow to 869m2,851ft |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Chur.
Chur 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
05
up to 2cmup to 1in New Snow
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,139m7,018ft to 1,459m4,787ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
06
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells, fair, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,689m5,541ft to 1,039m3,409ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
up to 7cmup to 3in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude early, then fair later.
Snow Line from 1,019m3,343ft to 809m2,654ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
09
up to 4cmup to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,479m4,852ft to 789m2,589ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
10
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear sky, fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
11
up to 12cmup to 5in New Snow
Cloudy early, then snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 919m3,015ft to 869m2,851ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Chur, 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 Chur, 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.
Chur Snow Forecast updated at 02:39 GMT, next update expected 08:00 GMT.
Snow Forecast near Chur
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chur
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Chur, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Chur, 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 Chur 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 Chur 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 Chur 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.