Niederrickenbach Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Niederrickenbach
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This is the Snow Forecast for Niederrickenbach, Switzerland for 15 days from 5 January.
Updated 04 January 2025 20:34 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 6 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm3in |
| Next 7 Days | 39cm15in |
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Forecast for today in Niederrickenbach
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
05
Snow unlikely
Light rain first, rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
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Updated 05 January 2025 06:39 GMT
Powder Possible :- 20cm8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niederrickenbach over the next 4 days.
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Engelberg (11km7 miles from Niederrickenbach) is reporting "powder / hard".
Niederrickenbach Snow Report
Snow report from Engelberg (11km7 miles from Niederrickenbach)
| Upper Snow Depths | 152cm60in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 48cm19in |
| Snow Conditions | powder hard |
| Last Snow | 2 January |
Niederrickenbach 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 05 | Mon 06 | Tue 07 | Wed 08 | Thu 09 | Fri 10 | Sat 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F3 | SW F2 | W F2 | S F3 | W F2 | ||
| 2,000m6,562ft | 6℃42°F
| 4℃39°F
 +4cm+2in
| -3℃27°F
 +3cm+1in
| 3℃37°F
+1cm+1in
| 1℃34°F
+11cm+4in
| -6℃20°F
 | -2℃27°F
+18cm+7in
|
| SW F3 | |||||||
| 1,617m5,303ft | 8℃46°F
| 7℃44°F
+4cm+2in
| -1℃31°F
+2cm+1in
| 5℃41°F
 +1cm
| 3℃38°F
+13cm+5in
| -6℃21°F
+1cm+1in
| -2℃29°F
+20cm+8in
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,233m4,045ft | 10℃49°F
| 8℃47°F
 +3cm+1in
| 2℃36°F
+1cm+1in
| 7℃45°F
 | 6℃42°F
+6cm+2in
| -3℃27°F
+1cm
| -1℃30°F
+9cm+3in
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,279m4,196ft | 1,233m4,045ft | varying 1,759m5,771ft | varying 1,529m5,016ft | 1,233m4,045ft | varying 1,649m5,410ft | |
| Max Town | 10℃49°F | 8℃47°F | 2℃36°F | 7℃45°F | 6℃42°F | -3℃27°F | -1℃30°F |
| Min Town | 5℃41°F | 0℃32°F | -1℃31°F | 2℃35°F | -4℃24°F | -7℃19°F | -6℃20°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.
Snow Forecast at a glance
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to 1,569m5,148ft | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Niederrickenbach.
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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
05
Snow unlikely
Light rain first, rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
06
3cm to 4cm1in to 2in New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,279m4,196ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
1cm to 3cm1in New Snow
Light snow first, clear sky then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
08
up to 1cmup to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,759m5,771ft to 1,569m5,148ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
09
6cm to 11cm2in to 4in New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,529m5,016ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
10
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
11
9cm to 18cm3in to 7in New Snow
Cloudy early, then snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,649m5,410ft to resort level.
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 20:34 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Niederrickenbach
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engelberg | 16cm6in | 66cm26in | |||||||
| Andermatt | 6cm2in | 48cm19in | |||||||
| Unteriberg | 7cm3in | 43cm17in | |||||||
| Beckenried | 6cm2in | 42cm17in | |||||||
| Meiringen - Hasliberg | 10cm4in | 42cm17in | |||||||
| Bürglen | 7cm3in | 36cm14in | |||||||
| Disentis Sedrun | 5cm2in | 36cm14in |
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, 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.