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Grindelwald Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Grindelwald Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Grindelwald

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This is the Snow Forecast for Grindelwald, Switzerland for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 09:32 BST.

Grindelwald Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount 5cm 2in
Next 48 Hours 9cm 4in
Next 7 Days 18cm 7in
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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 9℃ 47°F
Min 5℃ 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainShwrs

Light rain early, then rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,219m 7,280ft to 1,579m 5,180ft , with rain below.

Grindelwald has 9cm 4in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Grindelwald Snow Report

Snow report from Beatenberg ( 21km 13 miles from Grindelwald)

Beatenberg Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow ConditionsNot Known

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Grindelwald from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
2,950m 9,678ft
-4℃ 24°F
Light Snow
+7cm +3in
-4℃ 24°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
-2℃ 28°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm +1in
-2℃ 27°F
Light Snow
+2cm +1in
-3℃ 27°F
Light Snow
+5cm +2in
0℃ 33°F
Cloud
2℃ 35°F
Cloud
2,000m 6,562ft
2℃ 35°F
Light Snow
+5cm +2in
2℃ 35°F
Fog
2℃ 35°F
Fog
+1cm
2℃ 36°F
Cloud
+1cm
3℃ 36°F
Light Snow
+2cm +1in
6℃ 42°F
Lt Rain
8℃ 47°F
Cloud
1,050m 3,445ft
9℃ 47°F
Lt Rain
8℃ 47°F
Cloud
9℃ 47°F
Fog
10℃ 50°F
Lt Rain
10℃ 50°F
Lt Rain
13℃ 56°F
Cloud
15℃ 59°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,219m 7,280ft
to 1,579m 5,180ft

varying 2,019m 6,624ft
to 1,779m 5,837ft

varying 1,979m 6,493ft
to 1,719m 5,640ft

varying 2,039m 6,690ft
to 1,819m 5,968ft

varying 2,539m 8,330ft
to 2,529m 8,297ft

Max Town 9℃ 47°F 8℃ 47°F 9℃ 47°F 10℃ 50°F 10℃ 50°F 13℃ 56°F 15℃ 59°F
Min Town 5℃ 41°F 5℃ 40°F 6℃ 42°F 7℃ 44°F 7℃ 44°F 5℃ 40°F 6℃ 43°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 9℃ 47°F
Min 5℃ 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainShwrs

Light rain early, then rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,219m 7,280ft to 1,579m 5,180ft , with rain below.

Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 5℃ 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudLt RainFog

Cloudy, light rain showers, fog later.

Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 6℃ 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudFogFogShwrs

Cloudy, fog, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,019m 6,624ft to 1,779m 5,837ft , with rain below.

Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 7℃ 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°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

Thu
08

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

DrizzleLt RainLt RainShwrs

Drizzle, light rain, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,979m 6,493ft to 1,719m 5,640ft , with rain below.

Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 7℃ 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainFog

Light rain early, then fog later.

Snow Line from 2,039m 6,690ft to 1,819m 5,968ft , with rain below.

Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 5℃ 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 6℃ 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairClearCloudCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy 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 09:32 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Grindelwald

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Grindelwald
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Jungfrau Region 23cm 9in 37cm 15in
Fiesch 18cm 7in 25cm 10in
Mürren 17cm 7in 24cm 10in
Interlaken 13cm 5in 18cm 7in
Engelberg 15cm 6in 24cm 9in
Lauterbrunnen 11cm 5in 17cm 7in
Adelboden 14cm 5in 15cm 6in
Wengen 7cm 3in 14cm 5in

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.