Grindelwald Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Grindelwald
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This is the Snow Forecast for Grindelwald, Switzerland for 15 days from 5 July.
Updated 04 July 2025 21:30 BST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Grindelwald.
Forecast for today in Grindelwald
Max 23℃ 74°F
Min 14℃ 57°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ 57°F to daytime highs around 23℃ 74°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear spells, cloudy later.
Grindelwald has 2cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Grindelwald Snow Report
Snow report from Bellwald ( 24km 15 miles from Grindelwald)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Ski area reported to be open, with 2 lifts running.
Grindelwald 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 05 | Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | Thu 10 | Fri 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | NW F3 | W F2 | ||||
| 2,950m 9,678ft | 10℃ 49°F
| 7℃ 44°F
 | 3℃ 37°F
 +2cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
+5cm +2in
| 7℃ 45°F
| 11℃ 51°F
| 12℃ 54°F
|
| NW F2 | W F2 | ||||||
| 2,000m 6,562ft | 17℃ 62°F
| 13℃ 55°F
 | 7℃ 45°F
 | 3℃ 38°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 17℃ 63°F
| 19℃ 67°F
|
| 1,050m 3,445ft | 23℃ 74°F
| 19℃ 67°F
| 15℃ 59°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 20℃ 67°F
 | 23℃ 73°F
| 25℃ 77°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,479m 8,133ft | varying 2,339m 7,674ft | |||||
| Max Town | 23℃ 74°F | 19℃ 67°F | 15℃ 59°F | 12℃ 53°F | 20℃ 67°F | 23℃ 73°F | 25℃ 77°F |
| Min Town | 14℃ 57°F | 12℃ 53°F | 11℃ 52°F | 11℃ 51°F | 10℃ 50°F | 12℃ 54°F | 14℃ 58°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.
Grindelwald 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 23℃ 74°F
Min 14℃ 57°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ 57°F to daytime highs around 23℃ 74°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 19℃ 67°F
Min 12℃ 53°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ 53°F to daytime highs around 19℃ 67°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
06
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 11℃ 52°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ 52°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
07
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light rain, thunderstorms, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,479m 8,133ft to 2,249m 7,379ft , with rain below.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 11℃ 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ 51°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
08
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,339m 7,674ft to 1,989m 6,526ft , with rain below.
Max 20℃ 67°F
Min 10℃ 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ 50°F to daytime highs around 20℃ 67°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Max 23℃ 73°F
Min 12℃ 54°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ 54°F to daytime highs around 23℃ 73°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 25℃ 77°F
Min 14℃ 58°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ 58°F to daytime highs around 25℃ 77°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
11
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Grindelwald, 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 Grindelwald, 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.
Grindelwald Snow Forecast updated at 21:30 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Grindelwald
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jungfrau Region | 10cm 4in | 14cm 6in | |||||||
| Interlaken | 6cm 2in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Mürren | 3cm 1in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Engelberg | - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Lauterbrunnen | 4cm 2in | 6cm 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grindelwald
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grindelwald, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grindelwald, 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 Grindelwald 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 Grindelwald 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 Grindelwald 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.