Melchsee-Frutt Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Melchsee-Frutt
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This is the Snow Forecast for Melchsee-Frutt, Switzerland for 16 days from 13 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 21:35 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 4in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Melchsee-Frutt.
Forecast for today in Melchsee-Frutt
Max 37°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
2in to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, light snow showers then snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 3,967ft to resort level.
Melchsee-Frutt is reporting "powder / hard".
Melchsee-Frutt Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 102in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 63in |
| Snow Conditions | powder hard |
| Last Snow | 13 March |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +4in |
| Pistes Open | (82%) |
| Lifts Open | 14 Lifts |
Melchsee-Frutt 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F3 | |||||
| 7,398ft | 25°F
+3in
| 24°F
| 29°F
| 25°F
 +1in
| 29°F
 | 30°F
| 29°F
 |
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 5,471ft | 31°F
+2in
| 27°F
| 33°F
| 30°F
+1in
| 32°F
| 44°F
| 42°F
|
| 3,543ft | 37°F
+2in
| 33°F
| 38°F
 | 35°F
| 37°F
 | 50°F
| 53°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,967ft | 3,543ft | 3,543ft | varying 3,606ft | 3,543ft | ||
| Max Town | 37°F | 33°F | 38°F | 35°F | 37°F | 50°F | 53°F |
| Min Town | 31°F | 30°F | 29°F | 31°F | 29°F | 30°F | 36°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.
Melchsee-Frutt 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 37°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
2in to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, light snow showers then snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 3,967ft to resort level.
Max 33°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
New Snow
Light snow showers, fog, light rain later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 38°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Light snow first, fog then cloudy, fog later.
Max 35°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells first, fog then light snow, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 3,606ft to resort level.
Max 37°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, fog later.
Max 50°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Max 53°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear spells, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Melchsee-Frutt, 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 Melchsee-Frutt, 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.
Melchsee-Frutt Snow Forecast updated at 21:35 PDT, next update expected 03:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Melchsee-Frutt
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andermatt | 9in | 10in | |||||||
| Beckenried | 6in | 7in | |||||||
| Grindelwald | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Bürglen | 2in | 4in | |||||||
| Interlaken | 3in | 4in | |||||||
| Wengen | 3in | 4in | |||||||
| Engelberg | 2in | 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Melchsee-Frutt
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Melchsee-Frutt, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Melchsee-Frutt, 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 Melchsee-Frutt 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 Melchsee-Frutt 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 Melchsee-Frutt 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.