Silvaplana Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Silvaplana
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This is the Snow Forecast for Silvaplana, Switzerland for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 05:36 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 11in |
| Next 7 Days | 12in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Silvaplana.
Forecast for today in Silvaplana
Max 48°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 3in New Snow
Light rain showers, clear spells, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 8,428ft to 7,707ft, with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 15:39 PDT
Powder :- 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Silvaplana over the next 3 days.
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Silvaplana is reporting "Powder Snow".
Silvaplana Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 39in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Powder Snow |
| Last Snow | 31 March |
| Pistes Open | (74%) |
| Lifts Open | 12 Lifts |
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F4 | SE F2 | S F2 | ||||
| 10,837ft | 26°F
 +3in
| 29°F
 +5in
| 25°F
+3in
| 27°F
 | 26°F
| 30°F
| 27°F
|
| SE F3 | E F2 | S F2 | |||||
| 8,486ft | 37°F
 +1in
| 37°F
+2in
| 33°F
+3in
| 35°F
| 34°F
| 38°F
| 36°F
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 6,135ft | 48°F
| 47°F
 | 39°F
| 41°F
| 48°F
| 51°F
| 51°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 8,428ft | varying 8,953ft | varying 7,149ft | varying 8,757ft | |||
| Max Town | 48°F | 47°F | 39°F | 41°F | 48°F | 51°F | 51°F |
| Min Town | 39°F | 36°F | 34°F | 31°F | 36°F | 36°F | 35°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.
Silvaplana 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 48°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 3in New Snow
Light rain showers, clear spells, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 8,428ft to 7,707ft, with rain below.
Max 47°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 5in New Snow
Light rain showers early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 8,953ft to 7,707ft, with rain below.
Max 39°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 3in New Snow
Snow at altitude first, cloudy then snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 7,149ft to 6,722ft, with rain below.
Max 41°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Freezing fog, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 48°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 51°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
New Snow
Fair first, clear spells then rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 8,757ft to 8,133ft, with rain below.
Max 51°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear spells, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Silvaplana, 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 Silvaplana, 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.
Silvaplana Snow Forecast updated at 05:36 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Silvaplana
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madesimo | 11in | 17in | |||||||
| St. Moritz | 6in | 9in | |||||||
| Livigno | 4in | 7in | |||||||
| Davos | 6in | 6in | |||||||
| Lenzerheide - Valbella | 5in | 5in | |||||||
| Parpan | 3in | 4in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Silvaplana
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Silvaplana, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Silvaplana, 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 Silvaplana 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 Silvaplana 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 Silvaplana 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.