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Pontresina Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Pontresina Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 01:46 BST

Snow Forecast for Pontresina

Snow and Weather from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Pontresina Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Pontresina?

Pontresina Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,500m)
Next Snow Expected13 April
Next Snow Amount 4cm 2in
Next 48 Hours 5cm 2in
Next 7 Days 5cm 2in

Forecast for today in Pontresina

Max 10℃ 49°F
Min -1℃ 30°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 10℃ 49°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Pontresina are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Pontresina from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sun
12
Mon
13
Tue
14
Wed
15
Thu
16
Fri
17
Sat
18
Wind
3,300m 10,827ft
-2℃ 29°F
Cloud
-4℃ 25°F
Snow
+7cm +3in
-4℃ 24°F
Cloud
-2℃ 29°F
Cloud
-1℃ 29°F
Fair
-1℃ 29°F
Cloud
-2℃ 28°F
Fair
2,500m 8,202ft
5℃ 40°F
Cloud
2℃ 36°F
Snow
+4cm +2in
1℃ 34°F
Cloud
4℃ 40°F
Fair
4℃ 40°F
Fair
4℃ 39°F
Cloud
4℃ 38°F
Fair
1,700m 5,577ft
10℃ 49°F
Cloud
8℃ 47°F
Cloud
6℃ 42°F
Cloud
10℃ 50°F
Fair
9℃ 49°F
Fair
9℃ 48°F
Cloud
9℃ 48°F
Cloud
Snow Line

2,254m 7,395ft

varying 2,638m 8,655ft
to 1,900m 6,234ft

varying 2,038m 6,686ft
to 1,823m 5,981ft

Max Town 10℃ 49°F 8℃ 47°F 6℃ 42°F 10℃ 50°F 9℃ 49°F 9℃ 48°F 9℃ 48°F
Min Town -1℃ 30°F 3℃ 37°F 2℃ 35°F 1℃ 34°F 1℃ 33°F 0℃ 31°F -3℃ 27°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 near Pontresina

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Pontresina
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Avers / Cresta 12cm 5in 12cm 5in
Lenzerheide - Valbella 8cm 3in 8cm 3in
Parpan 7cm 3in 8cm 3in
St. Moritz 8cm 3in 8cm 3in
Davos 6cm 2in 7cm 3in
Livigno 4cm 2in 4cm 2in

Snow Reliability

Pontresina boasts reliable snow conditions, with typical snow depths reaching up to 2 meters in peak season. For the latest snowfall updates and snow conditions, visit J2Ski.

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.