Niederrickenbach Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Niederrickenbach
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This is the Snow Forecast for Niederrickenbach, Switzerland for 16 days from 26 March.
Updated 26 March 2025 08:40 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 11cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 30cm 12in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Niederrickenbach.
Forecast for today in Niederrickenbach
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain showers, light rain, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,619m 5,312ft to 1,439m 4,721ft , with rain below.
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Updated 26 March 2025 14:38 GMT
Powder Possible :- 20cm 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niederrickenbach over the next 3 days.
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Engelberg ( 11km 7 miles from Niederrickenbach) is reporting "hard / spring snow".
Niederrickenbach Snow Report
Snow report from Engelberg ( 11km 7 miles from Niederrickenbach)
| Upper Snow Depths | 125cm 49in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | hard spring snow |
| Last Snow | 14 March |
Niederrickenbach 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | E F2 | ||||||
| 2,000m 6,562ft | -1℃ 31°F
 +7cm +3in
| 0℃ 33°F
 | 3℃ 38°F
 +3cm +1in
| -1℃ 29°F
+17cm +7in
| 0℃ 33°F
+2cm +1in
| 8℃ 46°F
 | 9℃ 49°F
|
| 1,617m 5,303ft | 2℃ 35°F
 +1cm +1in
| 3℃ 37°F
| 6℃ 42°F
 +1cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
+17cm +7in
| 3℃ 36°F
+2cm +1in
| 9℃ 47°F
| 10℃ 50°F
|
| 1,233m 4,045ft | 5℃ 40°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 3℃ 38°F
+9cm +4in
| 5℃ 41°F
+1cm +1in
| 10℃ 50°F
| 12℃ 54°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,619m 5,312ft | varying 1,529m 5,016ft | varying 1,439m 4,721ft | 1,233m 4,045ft | |||
| Max Town | 5℃ 40°F | 6℃ 43°F | 8℃ 47°F | 3℃ 38°F | 5℃ 41°F | 10℃ 50°F | 12℃ 54°F |
| Min Town | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 35°F | -1℃ 31°F | 0℃ 32°F | 2℃ 35°F | 4℃ 40°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.
Niederrickenbach 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 5℃ 40°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain showers, light rain, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,619m 5,312ft to 1,439m 4,721ft , with rain below.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear sky, clear spells, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,529m 5,016ft to 1,419m 4,656ft , with rain below.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
9cm to 17cm 4in to 7in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,439m 4,721ft to resort level.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
1cm to 2cm 1in New Snow
Light snow showers first, fog then cloudy, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Niederrickenbach, 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 Niederrickenbach, 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.
Niederrickenbach Snow Forecast updated at 08:40 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Niederrickenbach
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engelberg | 12cm 5in | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Bürglen | 3cm 1in | 24cm 10in | |||||||
| Meiringen - Hasliberg | 5cm 2in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Beckenried | 7cm 3in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Unteriberg | 1cm - | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Andermatt | 4cm 1in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Disentis Sedrun | - | 5cm 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Niederrickenbach
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Niederrickenbach, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Niederrickenbach, 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 Niederrickenbach 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 Niederrickenbach 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 Niederrickenbach 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.