Brig Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Brig
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This is the Snow Forecast for Brig, Switzerland for 15 days from 12 March.
Updated 11 March 2025 13:36 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 6in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Brig.
Forecast for today in Brig
Max 56°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Saas-Fee (15 miles from Brig) is reporting “hard” with 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Brig Snow Report
Snow report from Saas-Fee (15 miles from Brig)
| Upper Snow Depths | 100in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 24in |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Last Snow | 9 March |
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| Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 8,530ft | 33°F
| 27°F
 | 22°F
 +1in
| 24°F
+3in
| 23°F
 +2in
| 20°F
 | 15°F
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 5,381ft | 40°F
| 35°F
| 33°F
| 39°F
+1in
| 34°F
+1in
| 38°F
| 30°F
+1in
|
| 2,231ft | 56°F
| 50°F
| 43°F
| 48°F
| 46°F
 | 47°F
| 41°F
 |
| Snow Line | varying 4,459ft | varying 4,623ft | varying 5,541ft | varying 5,869ft | varying 4,885ft | ||
| Max Town | 56°F | 50°F | 43°F | 48°F | 46°F | 47°F | 41°F |
| Min Town | 43°F | 36°F | 35°F | 35°F | 38°F | 39°F | 34°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.
Brig 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 56°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 50°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
New Snow
Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 4,459ft to 3,704ft, with rain below.
Max 43°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 4,623ft to 3,999ft, with rain below.
Max 48°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 3in New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow at altitude then rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 5,541ft to 3,310ft, with rain below.
Max 46°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 2in New Snow
Light rain early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 5,869ft to 3,704ft, with rain below.
Max 47°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
Max 41°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
18
New Snow
Fair first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 4,885ft to 4,393ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Brig, 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 Brig, 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.
Brig Snow Forecast updated at 13:36 PDT, next update expected 19:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Brig
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | 2in | 10in | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 2in | 8in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 5in | 7in | |||||||
| Wengen | 4in | 7in | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 5in | 7in | |||||||
| Grimentz | 3in | 5in | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 2in | 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Brig
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Brig, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Brig, 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 Brig 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 Brig 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 Brig 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.