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Aletsch Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Aletsch Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Aletsch

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This is the Snow Forecast for Aletsch, Switzerland for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 10:05 IST.

Aletsch Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected8 May
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours13cm
Next 7 Days30cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Aletsch

Max 15℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

FogCloudMixedLt Rain

Fog first, cloudy then clear spells, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,289m to 1,969m, with rain below.

Aletsch has 13cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Aletsch Snow Report

Aletsch Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths32cm
Lower Snow Depths15cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow18 April
Snow in last 24Hrs+38cm
Pistes Open (41%)
Lifts Open24 Lifts

Aletsch 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Aletsch from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
2,900m
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Snow
+3cm
-1℃
Snow
+9cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+17cm
3℃
Cloud
3℃
Mixed
4℃
Cloud
1,975m
8℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Snow
+3cm
2℃
Light Snow
+6cm
9℃
Cloud
13℃
Mixed
12℃
Cloud
1,050m
15℃
Lt Rain
14℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Rain
15℃
Mixed
14℃
Lt Rain
13℃
Shwrs
Snow Line

varying 2,289m
to 1,969m

varying 2,179m
to 1,829m

varying 2,249m
to 1,869m

varying 2,039m
to 1,609m

Max Town15℃14℃12℃8℃15℃14℃13℃
Min Town6℃6℃5℃5℃5℃7℃8℃

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.

Aletsch 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 15℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

FogCloudMixedLt Rain

Fog first, cloudy then clear spells, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,289m to 1,969m, with rain below.

Max 14℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 3cm New Snow

ShwrsCloudCloudLt Rain

Rain showers, cloudy, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,179m to 1,829m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 9cm New Snow

ShwrsCloudLt RainLt Rain

Rain showers first, cloudy then light rain showers, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,249m to 1,869m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 17cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,039m to 1,609m, with rain below.

Max 15℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedClearClear

Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 14℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairClearLt RainFog

Fair first, clear sky then light rain showers, fog later.

Max 13℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

FogCloudLt RainFog

Fog first, cloudy then light rain showers, fog later.

This Snow Forecast for Aletsch, 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 Aletsch, on any given piste 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.

Aletsch Snow Forecast updated at 10:05 IST, next update expected 15:30 IST.

Snow Forecast near Aletsch

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Aletsch
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
San Domenico20cm 33cm
Bettmeralp13cm 27cm
Grindelwald10cm 26cm
Fiescheralp9cm 24cm
Saas-Fee11cm 23cm
Riederalp13cm 22cm
Interlaken9cm 18cm
Adelboden7cm 14cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Aletsch

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