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Lötschental Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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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 5 May.

Updated 04 May 2025 19:37 PDT.

Lötschental Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours4in
Next 7 Days5in
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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 46°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 46°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 3in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,805ft to 6,427ft, with rain below.

Lötschental has 4in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Lötschental Snow Report

Lötschental Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths92in
Lower Snow Depths8in
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow21 April

Lötschental 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Lötschental from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
8,858ft
33°F
Light Snow
+3in
33°F
Fog
32°F
Light Snow
+1in
30°F
Cloud
+1in
34°F
Cloud
36°F
Storm
39°F
Mixed
6,562ft
39°F
Light Snow
+1in
46°F
Cloud
43°F
Light Snow
43°F
Cloud
47°F
Cloud
50°F
Cloud
53°F
Cloud
4,265ft
46°F
Lt Rain
54°F
Cloud
52°F
Lt Rain
51°F
Cloud
55°F
Cloud
58°F
Mixed
61°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 7,805ft
to 6,427ft

varying 7,707ft
to 7,543ft

varying 7,247ft
to 5,968ft

varying 6,985ft
to 6,198ft

varying 7,969ft
to 7,772ft

Max Town46°F54°F52°F51°F55°F58°F61°F
Min Town40°F39°F43°F42°F43°F41°F43°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 46°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 46°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 3in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,805ft to 6,427ft, with rain below.

Max 54°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 54°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 7,707ft to 7,543ft, with rain below.

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

Wed
07

up to 1in New Snow

CloudLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 7,247ft to 5,968ft, with rain below.

Max 51°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 51°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1in New Snow

FogCloudLt RainLt Drizzle

Fog first, cloudy then light rain, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 6,985ft to 6,198ft, with rain below.

Max 55°F
Min 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

FogCloudMixedCloud

Fog first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 58°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FogMixedStormMixed

Fog first, clear spells then thunderstorms, clear spells later.

Max 61°F
Min 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 61°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairFairCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

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 19:37 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Lötschental

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Lötschental
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Saas-Fee10in 13in
Grimentz6in 8in
Crans-Montana4in 7in
Grindelwald4in 7in
Adelboden5in 6in
Wengen3in 5in
Kandersteg1in 1in

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.