Riederalp Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Riederalp
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This is the Snow Forecast for Riederalp, Switzerland for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 13:34 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 9in |
| Next 48 Hours | 25in |
| Next 7 Days | 31in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Riederalp.
Forecast for today in Riederalp
Max 39°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 10in New Snow
Light rain showers, rain showers, rain later.
Snow Line from 7,838ft to 7,149ft, with rain below.
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Updated 15 April 2025 23:38 PDT
Powder Possible :- 23in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Riederalp over the next 2 days.
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Aletsch (including Riederalp) is reporting "hard / spring snow".
Riederalp Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 5in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | hard spring snow |
| Last Snow | 23 March |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +1in |
| Pistes Open | (45%) |
| Lifts Open | 27 Lifts |
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | ||||
| 9,514ft | 27°F
 +10in
| 27°F
 +15in
| 28°F
 | 28°F
 +1in
| 27°F
+3in
| 28°F
 +1in
| 30°F
 +1in
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 7,874ft | 33°F
+9in
| 33°F
+14in
| 36°F
| 35°F
| 35°F
+2in
| 37°F
| 38°F
|
| E F3 | |||||||
| 6,234ft | 39°F
| 38°F
+5in
| 43°F
| 42°F
| 42°F
| 39°F
| 41°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 7,838ft | varying 7,674ft | varying 7,182ft | varying 7,018ft | varying 6,985ft | varying 7,543ft | |
| Max Town | 39°F | 38°F | 43°F | 42°F | 42°F | 39°F | 41°F |
| Min Town | 35°F | 28°F | 30°F | 36°F | 31°F | 31°F | 34°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.
Riederalp 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 39°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 10in New Snow
Light rain showers, rain showers, rain later.
Snow Line from 7,838ft to 7,149ft, with rain below.
Max 38°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
5in to 15in New Snow
Snow showers, light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 7,674ft to resort level.
Max 43°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Freezing fog first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 42°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells, light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 7,182ft to 6,821ft, with rain below.
Max 42°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 3in New Snow
Snow at altitude, clear spells, fog later.
Snow Line from 7,018ft to resort level.
Max 39°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 6,985ft to 6,526ft, with rain below.
Max 41°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then clear spells, fog later.
Snow Line from 7,543ft to 6,985ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Riederalp, 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 Riederalp, 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.
Riederalp Snow Forecast updated at 13:34 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Riederalp
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aletsch | 71in | 80in | |||||||
| Fiescheralp | 55in | 60in | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 51in | 55in | |||||||
| Bettmeralp | 39in | 41in | |||||||
| San Domenico | 24in | 34in | |||||||
| Interlaken | 32in | 33in | |||||||
| Grindelwald | 25in | 27in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 24in | 24in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Riederalp
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Riederalp, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Riederalp, 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 Riederalp 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 Riederalp 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 Riederalp 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.