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Grindelwald Snow Forecast - 4th May 2025

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Grindelwald Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Grindelwald

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This is the Snow Forecast for Grindelwald, Switzerland for 16 days from 4 May.

Updated 04 May 2025 09:32 PDT.

Grindelwald Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount5in
Next 48 Hours8in
Next 7 Days12in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Grindelwald

Max 61°F
Min 49°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 49°F to daytime highs around 61°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
04

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainShwrsShwrsLt Rain

Light rain showers, rain showers, light rain later.

Snow Line from 8,953ft to 7,936ft, with rain below.

Grindelwald has 8in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Grindelwald Snow Report

Snow report from Beatenberg (13 miles from Grindelwald)

Beatenberg Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow ConditionsNot Known

Grindelwald 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Grindelwald from OpenMeteo
Sun
04
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Wind
9,678ft
35°F
Light Snow
+2in
26°F
Snow
+6in
30°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
28°F
Light Snow
+2in
27°F
Light Snow
+1in
33°F
Cloud
33°F
Snow Showers
6,562ft
46°F
Cloud
37°F
Snow
+5in
35°F
Fog
35°F
Light Snow
+1in
35°F
Light Snow
44°F
Lt Rain
45°F
Storm
3,445ft
61°F
Cloud
49°F
Lt Rain
47°F
Cloud
47°F
Lt Rain
49°F
Lt Rain
56°F
Shwrs
59°F
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 8,953ft
to 7,936ft

varying 7,805ft
to 5,476ft

6,230ft

varying 6,296ft
to 5,377ft

varying 6,329ft
to 6,033ft

varying 7,969ft
to 7,247ft

varying 8,035ft
to 7,707ft

Max Town61°F49°F47°F47°F49°F56°F59°F
Min Town49°F42°F41°F42°F42°F43°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.

Grindelwald 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 61°F
Min 49°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 49°F to daytime highs around 61°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
04

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainShwrsShwrsLt Rain

Light rain showers, rain showers, light rain later.

Snow Line from 8,953ft to 7,936ft, with rain below.

Max 49°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 49°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 6in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain.

Snow Line from 7,805ft to 5,476ft, with rain below.

Max 47°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 47°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 2in New Snow

FogFogLt RainLt Rain

Fog early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 6,296ft to 5,377ft, with rain below.

Max 49°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1in New Snow

FogCloudLt RainCloud

Fog first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 6,329ft to 6,033ft, with rain below.

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

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

New Snow

CloudMixedStormCloud

Cloudy first, clear spells then thunderstorms, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,969ft to 7,247ft, with rain below.

Max 59°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 59°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

New Snow

MixedMixedLt RainMixed

Clear spells, light rain showers, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 8,035ft to 7,707ft, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Grindelwald, 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 Grindelwald, 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.

Grindelwald Snow Forecast updated at 09:32 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Grindelwald

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Grindelwald
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Engelberg18in 20in
Jungfrau Region13in 17in
Mürren12in 15in
Interlaken8in 12in
Lauterbrunnen7in 11in
Fiesch6in 8in
Bellwald5in 7in
Adelboden3in 6in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grindelwald

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