Grächen Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 03 May 2026 01:45 BST
Snow Forecast for Grächen
Snow and Weather from 3 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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Grächen Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Grächen?
| Next Snow Expected | 6 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 18cm 7in |
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Forecast for today in Grächen
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 11℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Grächen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
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| Sun 03 | Mon 04 | Tue 05 | Wed 06 | Thu 07 | Fri 08 | Sat 09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,890m 9,482ft | 1℃ 34°F
| -1℃ 29°F
 +4cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
 +1cm
| -1℃ 30°F
 +4cm +2in
| 1℃ 33°F
 +3cm +1in
| 2℃ 35°F
| 0℃ 33°F
+3cm +1in
|
| 2,255m 7,398ft | 5℃ 42°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 3℃ 38°F
 +1cm
| 4℃ 38°F
+5cm +2in
| 5℃ 40°F
+3cm +1in
| 5℃ 42°F
| 4℃ 39°F
|
| 1,620m 5,315ft | 11℃ 51°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 8℃ 45°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 11℃ 51°F
+1cm
| 11℃ 52°F
| 8℃ 46°F
 |
| Snow Line | varying 2,451m 8,041ft | varying 1,974m 6,476ft | varying 2,435m 7,989ft | 1,620m 5,315ft | varying 2,051m 6,729ft | ||
| Max Town | 11℃ 51°F | 8℃ 46°F | 8℃ 45°F | 8℃ 47°F | 11℃ 51°F | 11℃ 52°F | 8℃ 46°F |
| Min Town | -3℃ 27°F | 3℃ 36°F | 1℃ 34°F | 2℃ 35°F | 1℃ 34°F | -1℃ 30°F | 4℃ 39°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 Grächen
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saas-Fee | 2cm 1in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Zermatt | 3cm 1in | 33cm 13in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 4cm 1in | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 8cm 3in | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Grimentz | 4cm 2in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 1cm - | 6cm 2in |
Snow Reliability
Grächen boasts reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 100 cm during peak season. Regular snowfall ensures excellent skiing, but for the latest updates, check J2Ski for current snow information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grächen
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grächen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grächen, 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 Grächen 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 Grächen 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 Grächen 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.