Leysin Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Leysin
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This is the Snow Forecast for Leysin, Switzerland for 16 days from 4 March.
Updated 04 March 2025 10:36 PST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Leysin.
Forecast for today in Leysin
Max 47°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear sky later.
Leysin is reporting "powder / hard".
Leysin Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 55in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | powder hard |
| Last Snow | 26 February |
| Pistes Open | (98%) |
| Lifts Open | 26 Lifts |
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| Tue 04 | Wed 05 | Thu 06 | Fri 07 | Sat 08 | Sun 09 | Mon 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 7,648ft | 34°F
| 35°F
 | 37°F
| 35°F
| 38°F
| 39°F
| 37°F
|
| 5,886ft | 40°F
| 41°F
| 43°F
| 42°F
| 44°F
| 45°F
| 43°F
|
| 4,124ft | 47°F
| 49°F
| 50°F
| 49°F
| 51°F
| 53°F
| 49°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 6,329ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 47°F | 49°F | 50°F | 49°F | 51°F | 53°F | 49°F |
| Min Town | 28°F | 33°F | 34°F | 36°F | 37°F | 40°F | 38°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.
Leysin 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 47°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 49°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
05
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 50°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 49°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 51°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
08
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 53°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 49°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
10
New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 6,329ft to 5,640ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Leysin, 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 Leysin, 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.
Leysin Snow Forecast updated at 10:36 PST, next update expected 16:00 PST.
Snow Forecast near Leysin
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpes Vaudoises | - | 1in | |||||||
| Les Diablerets | - | 2in | |||||||
| Morillon | - | 1in | |||||||
| Morzine | - | 1in | |||||||
| Samoëns | - | 1in | |||||||
| Thollon-les-Mémises | - | 1in | |||||||
| Villars - Gryon | - | 1in | |||||||
| Avoriaz | - | - |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Leysin
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Leysin, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Leysin, 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 Leysin 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 Leysin 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 Leysin 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.