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Aletsch Snow Forecast - 23rd April 2025

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Aletsch Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Aletsch

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This is the Snow Forecast for Aletsch, Switzerland for 16 days from 23 April.

Updated 22 April 2025 19:34 PDT.

Aletsch Snow Forecast Highlights
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Aletsch

Max 62°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
23

New Snow

CloudMixedShwrsCloud

Cloudy first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,182ft to 7,051ft, with rain below.

Aletsch has - new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Aletsch Snow Report

Aletsch Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths13in
Lower Snow Depths6in
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow18 April
Snow in last 24Hrs+15in
Pistes Open (41%)
Lifts Open24 Lifts

Aletsch 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Aletsch from OpenMeteo
Wed
23
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
Sun
27
Mon
28
Tue
29
WindNW F2SW F2
9,514ft
41°F
Mixed
34°F
Mixed
30°F
Mixed
36°F
Cloud
31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
27°F
Cloud
34°F
Clear
6,480ft
47°F
Mixed
42°F
Mixed
40°F
Mixed
47°F
Cloud
43°F
Cloud
46°F
Mixed
56°F
Clear
3,445ft
62°F
Mixed
55°F
Mixed
51°F
Mixed
59°F
Fair
55°F
Cloud
56°F
Fair
58°F
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 7,182ft
to 7,051ft

varying 7,575ft
to 6,985ft

Max Town62°F55°F51°F59°F55°F56°F58°F
Min Town44°F40°F38°F38°F44°F46°F44°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.

Aletsch 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 62°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
23

New Snow

CloudMixedShwrsCloud

Cloudy first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,182ft to 7,051ft, with rain below.

Max 55°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFairFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Max 51°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
25

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 59°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
26

Snow unlikely

ClearFairCloudCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Max 55°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 55°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
27

up to 1in New Snow

ShwrsCloudCloudShwrs

Rain showers, cloudy, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 7,575ft to 6,985ft, with rain below.

Max 56°F
Min 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 56°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
28

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudFair

Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, fair later.

Max 58°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
29

Snow unlikely

FairClearMixedFair

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

This Snow Forecast for Aletsch, 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 Aletsch, 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.

Aletsch Snow Forecast updated at 19:34 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Aletsch

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Aletsch
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Interlaken3in 9in
Grindelwald4in 7in
Bettmeralp2in 5in
Riederalp1in 5in
Saas-Fee1in 3in
Fiescheralp2in 2in
Wengen2in 2in
San Domenico1in 3in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Aletsch

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