Lötschental Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Lötschental
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This is the Snow Forecast for Lötschental, Switzerland for 16 days from 12 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 15:38 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 12 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 2in |
| 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 Lötschental.
Forecast for today in Lötschental
Max 40°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 5,344ft to 5,148ft, with rain below.
Lötschental is reporting "powder / spring snow".
Lötschental Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 88in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 7in |
| Snow Conditions | powder spring snow |
| Last Snow | 12 March |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | - |
| Pistes Open | (77%) |
| Lifts Open | 6 Lifts |
Lötschental 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F2 | SE F4 | |||||
| 8,858ft | 23°F
+2in
| 19°F
 +1in
| 22°F
 | 26°F
 +1in
| 24°F
| 25°F
| 21°F
+2in
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 6,562ft | 31°F
+1in
| 28°F
| 31°F
| 36°F
+1in
| 36°F
| 38°F
| 30°F
+1in
|
| E F2 | |||||||
| 4,265ft | 40°F
| 38°F
| 40°F
| 44°F
| 44°F
| 46°F
| 39°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 5,344ft | 5,148ft | varying 5,968ft | varying 5,968ft | varying 5,344ft | varying 5,443ft | |
| Max Town | 40°F | 38°F | 40°F | 44°F | 44°F | 46°F | 39°F |
| Min Town | 35°F | 31°F | 30°F | 37°F | 35°F | 33°F | 32°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.
Lötschental 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 40°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 5,344ft to 5,148ft, with rain below.
Max 38°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude early, then clear spells later.
Snow falling to 5,148ft, with rain below.
Max 40°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 44°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°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
Sat
15
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 5,968ft to 5,705ft, with rain below.
Max 44°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°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
Sun
16
New Snow
Fog, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 5,968ft to 5,705ft, with rain below.
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) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear sky, light snow at altitude later.
Max 39°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
18
up to 2in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 5,443ft to 4,557ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Lötschental, 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 Lötschental, 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.
Lötschental Snow Forecast updated at 15:38 PDT, next update expected 21:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Lötschental
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saas-Fee | 1in | 14in | |||||||
| Wengen | 6in | 7in | |||||||
| Grindelwald | 5in | 6in | |||||||
| Grimentz | 2in | 6in | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 5in | 6in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 2in | 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lötschental
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Lötschental, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Lötschental, 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 Lötschental 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 Lötschental 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 Lötschental 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.