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Winterhorn Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Winterhorn Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Winterhorn

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Winterhorn, Switzerland for 15 days from 6 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 15:36 PDT.

Winterhorn Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours4in
Next 7 Days8in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Winterhorn.

Forecast for today in Winterhorn

Max 47°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

1in New Snow

Light SnowSnowFogLt Rain

Light snow first, snow showers at altitude then fog, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 6,886ft to resort level.

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

Winterhorn Snow Report

Snow report from Andermatt (2 miles from Winterhorn)

Andermatt Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow20 April

Winterhorn 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Winterhorn from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
8,071ft
33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
37°F
Cloud
+1in
34°F
Light Snow
+4in
41°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
41°F
Mixed
44°F
Cloud
6,419ft
41°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
41°F
Snow
41°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
38°F
Light Snow
+4in
44°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
48°F
Mixed
51°F
Shwrs
4,767ft
47°F
Fog
+1in
49°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
46°F
Cloud
42°F
Lt Rain
52°F
Cloud
53°F
Mixed
57°F
Clear
Snow Line

varying 6,886ft
to 4,767ft

varying 7,051ft
to 5,344ft

varying 6,394ft
to 6,230ft

varying 6,329ft
to 5,771ft

6,329ft

Max Town47°F49°F46°F42°F52°F53°F57°F
Min Town32°F37°F35°F37°F36°F39°F41°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.

Winterhorn 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 47°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

1in New Snow

Light SnowSnowFogLt Rain

Light snow first, snow showers at altitude then fog, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 6,886ft to resort level.

Max 49°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 49°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 1in New Snow

CloudLt RainShwrsSnow

Cloudy first, light rain showers then rain showers, snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 7,051ft to 5,344ft, with rain below.

Max 46°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1in New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 6,394ft to 6,230ft, with rain below.

Max 42°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 4in New Snow

RainLt RainLt RainFog

Rain, light rain, fog later.

Snow Line from 6,329ft to 5,771ft, with rain below.

Max 52°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 53°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedFair

Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, fair later.

Max 57°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 57°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearLt RainFair

Clear sky, light rain showers, fair later.

This Snow Forecast for Winterhorn, 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 Winterhorn, 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.

Winterhorn Snow Forecast updated at 15:36 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Winterhorn

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Winterhorn
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Andermatt5in 13in
Disentis Sedrun4in 8in
Engelberg3in 9in
Bellwald3in 6in
Meiringen - Hasliberg1in 3in
Beckenried1in 2in
Bürglen- -

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Winterhorn

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Winterhorn, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Winterhorn, 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 Winterhorn 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 Winterhorn 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 Winterhorn 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.