Château d'Oex Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Château d'Oex
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This is the Snow Forecast for Château d'Oex, Switzerland for 16 days from 13 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 19:35 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 4in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Château d'Oex.
Forecast for today in Château d'Oex
Max 41°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
1in to 2in New Snow
Clear spells first, light snow showers then cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 4,065ft to resort level.
Château d'Oex has 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Château d'Oex Snow Report
Snow report from Zweisimmen (near Château d'Oex)
| Upper Snow Depths | 39in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 8in |
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Last Snow | 14 February |
Château d'Oex 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 | ||||||
| 5,906ft | 28°F
+2in
| 28°F
+1in
| 29°F
 | 27°F
+1in
| 35°F
| 40°F
 | 44°F
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 4,544ft | 36°F
+1in
| 35°F
+1in
| 33°F
| 32°F
+1in
| 39°F
| 44°F
| 50°F
|
| 3,182ft | 41°F
+1in
| 41°F
| 37°F
| 36°F
| 42°F
| 46°F
| 53°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 4,065ft | varying 3,376ft | 3,182ft | 3,182ft | |||
| Max Town | 41°F | 41°F | 37°F | 36°F | 42°F | 46°F | 53°F |
| Min Town | 32°F | 32°F | 32°F | 33°F | 33°F | 33°F | 33°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.
Château d'Oex 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 41°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
1in to 2in New Snow
Clear spells first, light snow showers then cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 4,065ft to resort level.
Max 41°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 3,376ft to resort level.
Max 37°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
New Snow
Fog, cloudy, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 36°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 1in New Snow
Snow, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 42°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, fog later.
Max 46°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 53°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for Château d'Oex, 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 Château d'Oex, 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.
Château d'Oex Snow Forecast updated at 19:35 PDT, next update expected 01:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Château d'Oex
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Châtel | 3in | 4in | |||||||
| Thollon-les-Mémises | 3in | 4in | |||||||
| La Chapelle d'Abondance | 3in | 4in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 2in | 3in | |||||||
| Anzère | 1in | 3in | |||||||
| Saanen | 2in | 3in | |||||||
| Saanenmöser | 1in | 3in | |||||||
| Schönried | 1in | 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Château d'Oex
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Château d'Oex, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Château d'Oex, 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 Château d'Oex 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 Château d'Oex 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 Château d'Oex 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.