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Pontresina Snow Forecast - 5th April 2025

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Pontresina Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Pontresina

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This is the Snow Forecast for Pontresina, Switzerland for 16 days from 5 April.

Updated 05 April 2025 03:37 BST.

Pontresina Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected13 April
Next Snow Amount 1cm 1in
Next 48 Hours - -
Next 7 Days 1cm -
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Pontresina.

Forecast for today in Pontresina

Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 2℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudMixed

Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.

Pontresina is reporting "Powder Snow".

Pontresina Snow Report

Pontresina Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 139cm 55in
Snow ConditionsPowder Snow
Last Snow31 March
Pistes Open (20%)
Lifts Open6 Lifts

Pontresina 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Pontresina from OpenMeteo
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
WindE F2NE F3NW F2NW F3NW F3
3,300m 10,827ft
-3℃ 27°F
Clear
-6℃ 21°F
Clear
-4℃ 24°F
Clear
-6℃ 22°F
Clear
-5℃ 23°F
Clear
-3℃ 27°F
Fair
-2℃ 29°F
Cloud
NW F2NW F3NW F3
2,500m 8,202ft
4℃ 40°F
Clear
1℃ 33°F
Clear
1℃ 33°F
Clear
0℃ 31°F
Clear
0℃ 32°F
Clear
3℃ 36°F
Fair
4℃ 38°F
Cloud
SW F2
1,700m 5,577ft
11℃ 51°F
Clear
7℃ 45°F
Clear
6℃ 42°F
Clear
5℃ 40°F
Clear
5℃ 41°F
Clear
9℃ 47°F
Fair
10℃ 49°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,089m 6,854ft
to 1,859m 6,099ft

Max Town 11℃ 51°F 7℃ 45°F 6℃ 42°F 5℃ 40°F 5℃ 41°F 9℃ 47°F 10℃ 49°F
Min Town 2℃ 35°F 0℃ 32°F -3℃ 27°F -4℃ 24°F -3℃ 26°F -2℃ 29°F 0℃ 31°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.

Pontresina 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 11℃ 51°F
Min 2℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudMixed

Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 0℃ 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -4℃ 24°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 24°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 9℃ 47°F
Min -2℃ 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 9℃ 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

FairClearFairMixed

Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear spells later.

Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 0℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
11

Snow unlikely

CloudClearCloudLight Snow

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

This Snow Forecast for Pontresina, 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 Pontresina, 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.

Pontresina Snow Forecast updated at 03:37 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Pontresina

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Pontresina

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Pontresina, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Pontresina, 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 Pontresina 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 Pontresina 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 Pontresina 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.