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Arolla Snow Forecast - 18th January 2025

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Arolla Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Arolla

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This is the Snow Forecast for Arolla, Switzerland for 16 days from 18 January.

Updated 18 January 2025 10:05 IST.

Arolla Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected22 January
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days6cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Arolla

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Arolla is reporting "powder / hard".

Arolla Snow Report

Arolla Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths112cm
Lower Snow Depths96cm
Snow Conditionspowder hard
Last Snow12 January
Pistes Open (88%)
Lifts Open6 Lifts

Arolla 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Arolla from OpenMeteo
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
WindSE F3SE F3SE F2S F3S F2SW F2
3,000m
-4℃
Clear
-6℃
Mixed
-8℃
Cloud
-8℃
Clear
-6℃
Cloud
+2cm
-6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-6℃
Clear
+1cm
SE F2S F2
2,500m
-1℃
Clear
-3℃
Mixed
-6℃
Cloud
-6℃
Clear
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-3℃
Clear
+1cm
SW F2SE F2S F2SE F2
2,000m
3℃
Clear
0℃
Fair
-2℃
Cloud
-3℃
Clear
0℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Cloud
+3cm
2℃
Clear
+2cm
Snow Line

2,000m

2,000m

2,000m

Max Town3℃0℃-2℃-3℃0℃2℃2℃
Min Town-4℃-3℃-4℃-5℃-3℃-1℃-2℃

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.

Arolla 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
19

Snow unlikely

FairFairMixedFair

Fair, clear spells, fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
20

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
22

1cm to 2cm New Snow

ClearMixedCloudSnow

Clear sky first, clear spells then cloudy, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

2cm to 3cm New Snow

CloudCloudMixedSnow

Cloudy, clear spells, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
24

1cm to 2cm New Snow

Light SnowClearFairCloud

Light snow first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Arolla, 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 Arolla, 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.

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

Snow Forecast near Arolla

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Arolla
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Champoluc5cm 10cm
Verbier-8cm
Breuil-Cervinia2cm 7cm
Zermatt1cm 6cm
Nendaz-5cm
Saas-Fee1cm 4cm
Crans-Montana-3cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Arolla

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