Leukerbad Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Leukerbad
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This is the Snow Forecast for Leukerbad, Switzerland for 15 days from 17 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 17:37 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 17 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 44cm 17in |
| Next 48 Hours | 49cm 19in |
| Next 7 Days | 71cm 28in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Leukerbad.
Forecast for today in Leukerbad
Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
40cm to 47cm 16in to 19in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,939m 6,362ft to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 17 April 2025 02:36 BST
Powder Possible :- 46cm 18in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Leukerbad over the next 2 days.
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Leukerbad is reporting "spring snow / hard".
Leukerbad Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 143cm 56in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | spring snow hard |
| Pistes Open | (21%) |
Leukerbad 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F3 | |||||
| 2,850m 9,350ft | -3℃ 27°F
+47cm +19in
| -2℃ 28°F
 +1cm
| 1℃ 34°F
 | 0℃ 32°F
 | -3℃ 26°F
 +11cm +4in
| -2℃ 28°F
+11cm +4in
| 5℃ 40°F
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,130m 6,988ft | 0℃ 32°F
+44cm +17in
| 3℃ 38°F
+1cm +1in
| 7℃ 45°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 1℃ 34°F
+6cm +2in
| 2℃ 35°F
+3cm +1in
| 11℃ 52°F
|
| NE F2 | E F3 | ||||||
| 1,410m 4,626ft | 1℃ 34°F
+40cm +16in
| 6℃ 42°F
+1cm
| 9℃ 49°F
 | 8℃ 47°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 17℃ 62°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,939m 6,362ft | 1,410m 4,626ft | varying 2,199m 7,215ft | varying 1,799m 5,902ft | varying 2,079m 6,821ft | ||
| Max Town | 1℃ 34°F | 6℃ 42°F | 9℃ 49°F | 8℃ 47°F | 5℃ 40°F | 7℃ 44°F | 17℃ 62°F |
| Min Town | -1℃ 30°F | 0℃ 32°F | 2℃ 35°F | 3℃ 37°F | 1℃ 33°F | 1℃ 34°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.
Leukerbad 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 1℃ 34°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
40cm to 47cm 16in to 19in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,939m 6,362ft to resort level.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
1cm New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, rain showers later.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 11cm up to 4in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,799m 5,902ft to 1,609m 5,279ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 11cm up to 4in New Snow
Clear spells first, light snow at altitude then light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,079m 6,821ft to 1,589m 5,213ft , with rain below.
Max 17℃ 62°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
23
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Leukerbad, 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 Leukerbad, 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.
Leukerbad Snow Forecast updated at 17:37 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Leukerbad
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saas-Fee | 58cm 23in | 117cm 46in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 36cm 14in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 32cm 13in | 48cm 19in | |||||||
| Wengen | 32cm 13in | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 32cm 12in | 36cm 14in | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 36cm 14in | 36cm 14in | |||||||
| Nendaz | 27cm 11in | 34cm 13in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Leukerbad
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Leukerbad, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Leukerbad, 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 Leukerbad 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 Leukerbad 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 Leukerbad 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.