Wirzweli Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Wirzweli
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This is the Snow Forecast for Wirzweli, Switzerland for 16 days from 26 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 23:36 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 7in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Wirzweli.
Forecast for today in Wirzweli
Max 40°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain showers first, rain then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 5,246ft to 4,885ft, with rain below.
Wirzweli has 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Wirzweli Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 15 March |
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| Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 5,577ft | 34°F
 +1in
| 36°F
 | 41°F
 | 30°F
 +5in
| 35°F
+1in
| 48°F
 | 50°F
|
| 4,757ft | 37°F
| 39°F
| 44°F
| 33°F
+5in
| 38°F
+1in
| 49°F
| 52°F
 |
| 3,937ft | 40°F
| 42°F
| 47°F
| 36°F
| 41°F
| 50°F
| 54°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 5,246ft | varying 4,721ft | varying 4,590ft | 3,999ft | |||
| Max Town | 40°F | 42°F | 47°F | 36°F | 41°F | 50°F | 54°F |
| Min Town | 36°F | 36°F | 35°F | 32°F | 31°F | 36°F | 40°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.
Wirzweli 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 40°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain showers first, rain then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 5,246ft to 4,885ft, with rain below.
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) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 47°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
New Snow
Clear sky, clear spells, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 4,721ft to 4,688ft, with rain below.
Max 36°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 5in New Snow
Clear spells.
Snow Line from 4,590ft to 3,999ft, 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
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow falling to 3,999ft, with rain below.
Max 50°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Max 54°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Wirzweli, 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 Wirzweli, 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.
Wirzweli Snow Forecast updated at 23:36 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Wirzweli
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engelberg | 5in | 11in | |||||||
| Bürglen | 1in | 10in | |||||||
| Meiringen - Hasliberg | 2in | 9in | |||||||
| Beckenried | 3in | 8in | |||||||
| Unteriberg | - | 8in | |||||||
| Einsiedeln | - | 6in | |||||||
| Andermatt | 1in | 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Wirzweli
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Wirzweli, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Wirzweli, 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 Wirzweli 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 Wirzweli 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 Wirzweli 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.