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 July.
Updated 04 July 2025 21:38 PDT.
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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 77°F
Min 55°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 55°F to daytime highs around 77°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.
Lötschental has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Lötschental Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 92in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 8in |
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Opens:19 Dec |
| Lifts Open | 1 Lifts |
Ski area reported to be open, with 1 lifts running.
Lötschental 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 05 | Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | Thu 10 | Fri 11 | |
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| Wind | SE F2 | NW F3 | SE F2 | ||||
| 8,858ft | 56°F
| 47°F
 | 42°F
 | 32°F
 +6in
| 43°F
| 54°F
| 56°F
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| NW F2 | |||||||
| 6,562ft | 68°F
| 57°F
| 57°F
| 48°F
| 58°F
| 56°F
| 59°F
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 4,265ft | 77°F
| 67°F
| 65°F
| 56°F
| 66°F
| 67°F
| 71°F
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| Snow Line | varying 8,068ft | varying 7,772ft | |||||
| Max Town | 77°F | 67°F | 65°F | 56°F | 66°F | 67°F | 71°F |
| Min Town | 55°F | 48°F | 50°F | 48°F | 46°F | 50°F | 54°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 77°F
Min 55°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 55°F to daytime highs around 77°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.
Max 67°F
Min 48°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 48°F to daytime highs around 67°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
06
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Max 65°F
Min 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 50°F to daytime highs around 65°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
07
New Snow
Light rain showers first, cloudy then light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 8,068ft to 7,936ft, with rain below.
Max 56°F
Min 48°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 48°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
08
up to 6in New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 7,772ft to 6,460ft, with rain below.
Max 66°F
Min 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 66°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
Max 67°F
Min 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 50°F to daytime highs around 67°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 71°F
Min 54°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 54°F to daytime highs around 71°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky 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 21:38 PDT, next update expected 03:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Lötschental
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindelwald | 1in | 6in | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 2in | 4in | |||||||
| Grimentz | 2in | 3in | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 1in | 2in |
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.