Wengen Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Wengen
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This is the Snow Forecast for Wengen, Switzerland for 16 days from 5 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 19:33 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 5 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | 9cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 19cm 8in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Wengen.
Forecast for today in Wengen
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Rain showers first, light rain then rain showers, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,129m 6,985ft to 1,329m 4,360ft , with rain below.
Wengen has 9cm 4in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Wengen Snow Report
Snow report from Beatenberg ( 15km 9 miles from Wengen)
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
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| Mon 05 | Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,320m 7,612ft | -1℃ 31°F
 +5cm +2in
| -2℃ 29°F
 | -1℃ 30°F
+4cm +2in
| 0℃ 32°F
 +3cm +1in
| 1℃ 34°F
+7cm +3in
| 4℃ 40°F
 | 5℃ 41°F
|
| 1,785m 5,856ft | 3℃ 37°F
+1cm
| 2℃ 35°F
| 2℃ 36°F
+2cm +1in
| 2℃ 36°F
| 3℃ 38°F
+2cm +1in
| 7℃ 45°F
| 9℃ 48°F
 |
| 1,250m 4,101ft | 7℃ 45°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 13℃ 56°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,129m 6,985ft | varying 2,119m 6,952ft | varying 1,889m 6,198ft | varying 1,849m 6,066ft | |||
| Max Town | 7℃ 45°F | 6℃ 42°F | 6℃ 43°F | 8℃ 46°F | 9℃ 48°F | 12℃ 54°F | 13℃ 56°F |
| Min Town | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 35°F | 4℃ 39°F | 4℃ 39°F | 5℃ 41°F | 4℃ 39°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.
Wengen 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 7℃ 45°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Rain showers first, light rain then rain showers, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,129m 6,985ft to 1,329m 4,360ft , with rain below.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
06
Snow unlikely
Rain showers early, then fog later.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Fog, light rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,119m 6,952ft to 1,529m 5,016ft , with rain below.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Fog, rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,889m 6,198ft to 1,509m 4,951ft , with rain below.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
09
up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain first, rain showers then light rain, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,849m 6,066ft to 1,729m 5,673ft , with rain below.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, fair later.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Wengen, 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 Wengen, 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.
Wengen Snow Forecast updated at 19:33 BST, next update expected 22:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Wengen
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jungfrau Region | 16cm 6in | 36cm 14in | |||||||
| Mürren | 14cm 6in | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Fiesch | 14cm 5in | 25cm 10in | |||||||
| Grindelwald | 10cm 4in | 25cm 10in | |||||||
| Lauterbrunnen | 12cm 5in | 24cm 10in | |||||||
| Interlaken | 16cm 6in | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Goms / Obergoms | 9cm 4in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 12cm 5in | 18cm 7in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Wengen
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Wengen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Wengen, 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 Wengen 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 Wengen 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 Wengen 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.