Grainau Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Grainau
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This is the Snow Forecast for Grainau, Germany for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 05:38 PDT.
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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 68°F
Min 52°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 52°F to daytime highs around 68°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Grainau has - new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Grainau Snow Report
Snow report from Ehrwald (7 miles from Grainau)
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 9,285ft | 44°F
| 46°F
| 40°F
| 27°F
 +2in
| 39°F
 | 46°F
 | 33°F
|
| 5,873ft | 54°F
| 56°F
| 55°F
| 41°F
 | 51°F
| 58°F
| 47°F
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| 2,461ft | 68°F
| 71°F
| 65°F
| 50°F
 | 63°F
| 71°F
| 57°F
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| Snow Line | varying 8,986ft | varying 7,871ft | varying 8,658ft | varying 8,494ft | |||
| Max Town | 68°F | 71°F | 65°F | 50°F | 63°F | 71°F | 57°F |
| Min Town | 52°F | 50°F | 49°F | 45°F | 43°F | 47°F | 50°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 68°F
Min 52°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 52°F to daytime highs around 68°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 71°F
Min 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 50°F to daytime highs around 71°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 65°F
Min 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 49°F to daytime highs around 65°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 8,986ft to 8,822ft, with rain below.
Max 50°F
Min 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 2in New Snow
Fog first, rain showers then light rain, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 7,871ft to 6,657ft, with rain below.
Max 63°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 63°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 71°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 71°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, fair later.
Max 57°F
Min 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 50°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
New Snow
Light rain showers, thunderstorms, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 8,494ft to 7,740ft, with rain below.
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 05:38 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Grainau
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
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| Ehrwald | 2in | 7in | |||||||
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 1in | 6in | |||||||
| Oberau | - | 3in | |||||||
| Innsbruck | 1in | 2in | |||||||
| Axamer Lizum | - | - |
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.