Engelberg Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 06 May 2026 20:45 BST
Snow Forecast for Engelberg
Snow and Weather from 6 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Engelberg Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Engelberg?
| Next Snow Expected | 6 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 17cm 7in |
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Forecast for today in Engelberg
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
06
up to 16cm up to 6in New Snow
Cloudy first, light drizzle then clear spells, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,200m 7,218ft to 1,738m 5,702ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Engelberg are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
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| Wed 06 | Thu 07 | Fri 08 | Sat 09 | Sun 10 | Mon 11 | Tue 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,020m 9,908ft | -4℃ 25°F
 +16cm +6in
| -2℃ 28°F
| 0℃ 31°F
 | 0℃ 32°F
| -2℃ 29°F
 | 0℃ 32°F
+1cm
| -5℃ 23°F
 +5cm +2in
|
| 2,010m 6,594ft | 3℃ 37°F
+10cm +4in
| 4℃ 39°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 5℃ 42°F
| 6℃ 44°F
+1cm
| 2℃ 35°F
+6cm +2in
|
| 1,000m 3,281ft | 9℃ 49°F
| 10℃ 49°F
 | 13℃ 55°F
| 14℃ 58°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,200m 7,218ft | varying 2,231m 7,320ft | varying 2,338m 7,671ft | varying 1,631m 5,351ft | |||
| Max Town | 9℃ 49°F | 10℃ 49°F | 13℃ 55°F | 14℃ 58°F | 13℃ 55°F | 13℃ 55°F | 8℃ 46°F |
| Min Town | 5℃ 41°F | 4℃ 38°F | 4℃ 39°F | 6℃ 42°F | 6℃ 43°F | 6℃ 42°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.
Snow Forecast near Engelberg
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andermatt | 17cm 7in | 24cm 9in | |||||||
| Disentis Sedrun | 11cm 4in | 19cm 8in | |||||||
| Goms / Obergoms | 15cm 6in | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Grindelwald | 9cm 3in | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Sattel-Hochstuckli | - | 2cm 1in |
Snow Reliability
Engelberg benefits from a high altitude, ensuring reliable snow conditions with an average snow depth of 2-4 meters during peak season. For the latest snow reports and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
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.