Davos Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Davos
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This is the Snow Forecast for Davos, Switzerland for 15 days from 21 January.
Updated 20 January 2025 22:34 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 23 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm1in |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm1in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Davos.
Forecast for today in Davos
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Davos is reporting "powder / hard".
Davos Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 78cm31in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 41cm16in |
| Snow Conditions | powder hard |
| Last Snow | 11 January |
| Pistes Open | (59%) |
| Lifts Open | 36 Lifts |
Davos 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | Sat 25 | Sun 26 | Mon 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F2 | SE F2 | SE F3 | SE F2 | SE F2 | |
| 2,840m9,318ft | -7℃19°F
| -5℃23°F
 | -3℃27°F
 +3cm+1in
| -1℃31°F
 | -2℃28°F
| -3℃27°F
| -4℃25°F
|
| S F2 | S F2 | S F2 | |||||
| 1,975m6,480ft | -1℃30°F
| 0℃32°F
| 3℃38°F
+3cm+1in
| 5℃41°F
| 4℃40°F
| 4℃39°F
| 2℃36°F
|
| SW F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 1,110m3,642ft | 5℃41°F
| 6℃43°F
| 9℃49°F
| 12℃53°F
| 10℃51°F
| 10℃51°F
| 9℃48°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,879m6,165ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 5℃41°F | 6℃43°F | 9℃49°F | 12℃53°F | 10℃51°F | 10℃51°F | 9℃48°F |
| Min Town | -4℃25°F | 0℃31°F | 1℃35°F | -1℃30°F | 3℃36°F | 2℃36°F | 4℃40°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.
Davos 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
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
23
up to 3cmup to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,879m6,165ft to 1,569m5,148ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
24
Snow unlikely
Fair.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Davos, 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 Davos, 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.
Davos Snow Forecast updated at 22:34 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Davos
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livigno | 2cm1in | 7cm3in | |||||||
| St. Moritz | 2cm1in | 4cm2in | |||||||
| Montafon | 3cm1in | 3cm1in | |||||||
| Klosters | 3cm1in | 3cm1in | |||||||
| Lenzerheide - Valbella | 3cm1in | 3cm1in | |||||||
| Silvretta | 2cm1in | 2cm1in | |||||||
| Silbertal | - | - |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Davos
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Davos, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Davos, 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 Davos 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 Davos 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 Davos 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.