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Aletsch Snow Forecast - 3rd 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 3 April.

Updated 02 April 2025 19:31 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 63°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 63°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Aletsch is reporting “hard / spring snow” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Aletsch Snow Report

Aletsch Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths21in
Lower Snow Depths16in
Snow Conditionshard spring snow
Last Snow23 March
Snow in last 24Hrs+1in
Pistes Open (60%)
Lifts Open31 Lifts

Aletsch 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Aletsch from OpenMeteo
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
WindSW F2NW F2
9,514ft
42°F
Clear
45°F
Clear
38°F
Clear
39°F
Clear
35°F
Clear
24°F
Mixed
25°F
Cloud
6,480ft
49°F
Clear
51°F
Clear
49°F
Clear
50°F
Clear
48°F
Clear
41°F
Clear
45°F
Mixed
3,445ft
63°F
Clear
64°F
Clear
60°F
Clear
62°F
Clear
59°F
Clear
51°F
Clear
54°F
Clear
Snow Line
Max Town63°F64°F60°F62°F59°F51°F54°F
Min Town42°F43°F40°F39°F40°F42°F40°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 63°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 63°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 64°F
Min 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 64°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 60°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 62°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

FairMixedClearClear

Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 59°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 51°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 54°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy 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 19:31 PDT, next update expected 01:00 PDT.

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.