Grainau Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Grainau
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This is the Snow Forecast for Grainau, Germany for 15 days from 13 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 15:30 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 7in |
| Next 7 Days | 8in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Grainau.
Forecast for today in Grainau
Max 42°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 6in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 3,835ft to 2,654ft, with rain below.
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Updated 13 March 2025 02:35 PDT
Powder Possible :- 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Grainau over the next 2 days.
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Grainau Snow Report
Snow report from Ehrwald (7 miles from Grainau)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Grainau 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 9,285ft | 18°F
 +6in
| 15°F
+1in
| 23°F
 | 18°F
 | 20°F
| 33°F
 | 34°F
|
| S F2 | |||||||
| 5,873ft | 29°F
+4in
| 26°F
+1in
| 36°F
| 33°F
| 33°F
| 44°F
| 46°F
|
| 2,461ft | 42°F
| 39°F
+1in
| 46°F
| 41°F
 | 44°F
| 58°F
| 60°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,835ft | varying 2,982ft | varying 5,279ft | varying 2,851ft | |||
| Max Town | 42°F | 39°F | 46°F | 41°F | 44°F | 58°F | 60°F |
| Min Town | 35°F | 34°F | 35°F | 36°F | 34°F | 29°F | 36°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.
Grainau 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 42°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 6in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 3,835ft to 2,654ft, with rain below.
Max 39°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
1in New Snow
Light snow, light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,982ft to resort level.
Max 46°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 41°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
New Snow
Light rain first, fog then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 5,279ft to 2,917ft, with rain below.
Max 44°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,851ft to 2,785ft, with rain below.
Max 58°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear sky, fair later.
Max 60°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Grainau, Germany 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 Grainau, on any given trail 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.
Grainau Snow Forecast updated at 15:30 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Grainau
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 8in | 9in | |||||||
| Innsbruck | 7in | 8in | |||||||
| Ehrwald | 5in | 6in | |||||||
| Oberau | 4in | 6in | |||||||
| Igls | 4in | 6in | |||||||
| Axamer Lizum | 3in | 5in | |||||||
| Seefeld | 2in | 4in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grainau
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grainau, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grainau, 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 Grainau 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 Grainau 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 Grainau 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.