Engelberg Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Engelberg
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This is the Snow Forecast for Engelberg, Switzerland for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 11:30 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 21in |
| Next 7 Days | 24in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Engelberg.
Forecast for today in Engelberg
Max 57°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 13:38 PDT
Powder Possible :- 16in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Engelberg over the next 2 days.
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Engelberg is reporting "hard / spring snow".
Engelberg Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 39in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | hard spring snow |
| Last Snow | 29 March |
| Pistes Open | (64%) |
| Lifts Open | 14 Lifts |
Engelberg 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F3 | |||||
| 9,908ft | 34°F
| 31°F
 +8in
| 21°F
 +13in
| 27°F
+1in
| 35°F
| 32°F
| 29°F
 +1in
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 6,594ft | 43°F
| 40°F
+4in
| 31°F
+12in
| 37°F
+1in
| 45°F
| 45°F
 | 43°F
|
| 3,281ft | 57°F
| 54°F
| 38°F
 +6in
| 44°F
| 60°F
| 62°F
| 52°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 9,216ft | varying 7,477ft | varying 5,344ft | varying 7,280ft | |||
| Max Town | 57°F | 54°F | 38°F | 44°F | 60°F | 62°F | 52°F |
| Min Town | 47°F | 38°F | 34°F | 36°F | 44°F | 43°F | 43°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.
Engelberg 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 57°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 54°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 8in New Snow
Light rain showers early, then snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 9,216ft to 3,901ft, with rain below.
Max 38°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
6in to 13in New Snow
Snow early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 7,477ft to resort level.
Max 44°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 5,344ft to 3,999ft, with rain below.
Max 60°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 62°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 62°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 52°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 7,280ft to 7,018ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Engelberg, 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 Engelberg, 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.
Engelberg Snow Forecast updated at 11:30 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Engelberg
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goms / Obergoms | 39in | 44in | |||||||
| Andermatt | 31in | 37in | |||||||
| Grindelwald | 25in | 31in | |||||||
| Disentis Sedrun | 19in | 22in | |||||||
| Handgruobi | - | - |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Engelberg
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Engelberg, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Engelberg, 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 Engelberg 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 Engelberg 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 Engelberg 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.