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Engelberg Snow Forecast - 26th January 2025

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Engelberg Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Engelberg

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This is the Snow Forecast for Engelberg, Switzerland for 16 days from 26 January.

Updated 26 January 2025 02:40 GMT.

Engelberg Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected26 January
Next Snow Amount2cm1in
Next 48 Hours15cm6in
Next 7 Days24cm9in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Engelberg

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
26

up to 1cm New Snow

Light SnowClearClearCloud

Light snow at altitude, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,279m4,196ft to 1,179m3,868ft, with rain below.

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Updated 26 January 2025 02:42 GMT

Powder :- 13cm5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Engelberg over the next 2 days.

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Engelberg is reporting "hard / powder".

Engelberg Snow Report

Engelberg Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths127cm50in
Lower Snow Depths11cm4in
Snow Conditionshard powder
Last Snow11 January
Pistes Open (100%)
Lifts Open24 Lifts

Engelberg 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Engelberg from OpenMeteo
Sun
26
Mon
27
Tue
28
Wed
29
Thu
30
Fri
31
Sat
01
Wind
3,020m9,908ft
-5℃23°F
Clear
+1cm
-4℃25°F
Snow
+9cm+4in
-7℃20°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm+2in
-8℃18°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm+2in
-8℃18°F
Fair
-13℃8°F
Clear
-8℃17°F
Clear
SW F2S F2
2,010m6,594ft
2℃36°F
Clear
+2cm+1in
4℃38°F
Snow
+8cm+3in
-2℃28°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm+1in
-3℃27°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm+2in
-3℃27°F
Clear
-6℃22°F
Clear
-1℃30°F
Clear
1,000m3,281ft
8℃47°F
Clear
9℃49°F
Cloud
6℃42°F
Cloud
4℃38°F
Mixed
4℃38°F
Clear
0℃32°F
Mixed
2℃35°F
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,279m4,196ft
to 1,179m3,868ft

varying 1,669m5,476ft
to 1,209m3,967ft

varying 1,479m4,852ft
to 1,219m3,999ft

varying 1,249m4,098ft
to 1,219m3,999ft

Max Town8℃47°F9℃49°F6℃42°F4℃38°F4℃38°F0℃32°F2℃35°F
Min Town1℃34°F1℃34°F1℃33°F1℃35°F-2℃29°F-3℃27°F-4℃26°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.

Engelberg 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
26

up to 1cm New Snow

Light SnowClearClearCloud

Light snow at altitude, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,279m4,196ft to 1,179m3,868ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
27

up to 9cmup to 4in New Snow

CloudCloudSnowCloud

Cloudy, snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,669m5,476ft to 1,209m3,967ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
28

up to 4cmup to 2in New Snow

MixedCloudClearCloud

Clear spells first, cloudy then clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,479m4,852ft to 1,219m3,999ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
29

up to 6cmup to 2in New Snow

Light SnowMixedMixedClear

Light snow at altitude, clear spells, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 1,249m4,098ft to 1,219m3,999ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
30

Snow unlikely

CloudClearCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
31

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedMixed

Clear spells.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
01

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Engelberg, 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 Engelberg, 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.

Engelberg Snow Forecast updated at 02:40 GMT, next update expected 05:00 GMT.

Snow Forecast near Engelberg

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Engelberg
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Goms / Obergoms22cm9in 27cm11in
Grindelwald14cm6in 20cm8in
Handgruobi14cm6in 20cm8in
Andermatt13cm5in 16cm6in
Sattel-Hochstuckli12cm5in 16cm6in
Disentis Sedrun13cm5in 14cm6in
Brüsti7cm3in 12cm5in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Engelberg

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