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 25 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 22:36 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 8cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 31cm 12in |
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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
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky first, clear spells then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,679m 5,509ft to 1,639m 5,377ft , with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 25 March 2025 22:39 GMT
Powder Possible :- 31cm 12in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Engelberg over the next 4 days.
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Engelberg is reporting "hard / wet".
Engelberg Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 125cm 49in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | hard wet |
| Last Snow | 14 March |
| Pistes Open | (77%) |
| Lifts Open | 19 Lifts |
Engelberg 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SE F2 | NW F3 | ||||
| 3,020m 9,908ft | -4℃ 24°F
 +1cm
| -7℃ 20°F
 +8cm +3in
| -5℃ 23°F
 | -3℃ 26°F
+1cm
| -7℃ 19°F
+19cm +7in
| -6℃ 21°F
 +1cm
| -9℃ 16°F
+2cm +1in
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 2,010m 6,594ft | 0℃ 33°F
+1cm
| -1℃ 30°F
+8cm +3in
| 0℃ 32°F
 | 2℃ 35°F
| -2℃ 28°F
+22cm +9in
| -1℃ 29°F
+1cm
| -1℃ 30°F
+1cm +1in
|
| 1,000m 3,281ft | 9℃ 47°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 4℃ 39°F
 | 6℃ 43°F
| 5℃ 41°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,679m 5,509ft | varying 1,509m 4,951ft | varying 1,759m 5,771ft | varying 1,419m 4,656ft | varying 1,419m 4,656ft | varying 1,219m 3,999ft | |
| Max Town | 9℃ 47°F | 7℃ 44°F | 8℃ 46°F | 10℃ 50°F | 4℃ 39°F | 6℃ 43°F | 5℃ 41°F |
| Min Town | 2℃ 36°F | 3℃ 37°F | 3℃ 37°F | 3℃ 37°F | 0℃ 31°F | -1℃ 31°F | 1℃ 34°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.
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky first, clear spells then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,679m 5,509ft to 1,639m 5,377ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,509m 4,951ft to 1,399m 4,590ft , with rain below.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, rain showers then cloudy, fair later.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,759m 5,771ft to 1,519m 4,984ft , with rain below.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 19cm up to 7in New Snow
Snow at altitude first, clear spells then snow at altitude, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,419m 4,656ft to 1,219m 3,999ft , with rain below.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,419m 4,656ft to 1,219m 3,999ft , with rain below.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells.
Snow Line from 1,219m 3,999ft to resort level.
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 22:36 GMT, next update expected 01:00 GMT.
Snow Forecast near Engelberg
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindelwald | 1cm - | 19cm 8in | |||||||
| Brüsti | - | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Handgruobi | - | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Sattel-Hochstuckli | - | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Andermatt | 3cm 1in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Goms / Obergoms | - | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Disentis Sedrun | 1cm - | 7cm 3in |
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.