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Grindelwald Snow Forecast - 23rd January 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 15 days from 23 January.

Updated 22 January 2025 22:35 GMT.

Grindelwald Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected23 January
Next Snow Amount7cm3in
Next 48 Hours7cm3in
Next 7 Days26cm10in
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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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

up to 4cmup to 2in New Snow

CloudLight SnowFairClear

Cloudy first, light snow then fair, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 1,589m5,213ft to 1,229m4,032ft, with rain below.

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Updated 23 January 2025 00:42 GMT

Powder Possible :- 10cm4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Grindelwald over the next 2 days.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Grindelwald from OpenMeteo
Thu
23
Fri
24
Sat
25
Sun
26
Mon
27
Tue
28
Wed
29
WindS F2SW F2SE F4
2,950m9,678ft
-5℃22°F
Snow
+4cm+2in
-1℃31°F
Cloud
0℃32°F
Snow
+3cm+1in
-3℃27°F
Snow
+4cm+2in
-3℃27°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm+1in
-6℃21°F
Snow
+9cm+3in
-12℃11°F
Cloud
+2cm+1in
S F3
2,000m6,562ft
2℃35°F
Snow
+7cm+3in
4℃40°F
Cloud
5℃41°F
Snow
+3cm+1in
4℃38°F
Snow
+4cm+2in
5℃41°F
Snow
+3cm+1in
-3℃27°F
Snow
+12cm+5in
-4℃25°F
Fair
+1cm
1,050m3,445ft
5℃40°F
Fair
9℃48°F
Cloud
11℃51°F
Cloud
9℃47°F
Cloud
12℃54°F
Cloud
3℃38°F
Cloud
3℃38°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,589m5,213ft
to 1,229m4,032ft

varying 2,039m6,690ft
to 1,249m4,098ft

varying 1,509m4,951ft
to 1,249m4,098ft

varying 1,879m6,165ft
to 1,119m3,671ft

varying 1,139m3,737ft
to 1,050m3,445ft

varying 1,309m4,295ft
to 1,050m3,445ft

Max Town5℃40°F9℃48°F11℃51°F9℃47°F12℃54°F3℃38°F3℃38°F
Min Town-1℃29°F-5℃22°F3℃37°F2℃36°F1℃34°F-1℃30°F-2℃28°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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

up to 4cmup to 2in New Snow

CloudLight SnowFairClear

Cloudy first, light snow then fair, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 1,589m5,213ft to 1,229m4,032ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudMixed

Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
25

up to 3cmup to 1in New Snow

CloudMixedCloudLight Snow

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,039m6,690ft to 1,249m4,098ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
26

up to 4cmup to 2in New Snow

SnowFairCloudCloud

Snow at altitude, fair, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,509m4,951ft to 1,249m4,098ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
27

up to 2cmup to 1in New Snow

MixedCloudCloudSnow

Clear spells, cloudy, snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,879m6,165ft to 1,119m3,671ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
28

up to 9cmup to 3in New Snow

Light SnowCloudCloudMixed

Light snow, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,139m3,737ft to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
29

up to 2cmup to 1in New Snow

FairMixedCloudSnow

Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,309m4,295ft to resort level.

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 22:35 GMT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Grindelwald

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Grindelwald
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Jungfrau Region7cm3in 51cm20in
Engelberg8cm3in 35cm14in
Interlaken17cm7in 35cm14in
Bellwald4cm1in 34cm13in
Fiesch4cm2in 33cm13in
Adelboden10cm4in 29cm11in
Mürren6cm3in 28cm11in
Lauterbrunnen6cm2in 26cm10in

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.