Arolla Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Arolla
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Arolla, Switzerland for 16 days from 7 July.
Updated 07 July 2025 12:01 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 8 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 11cm |
| Next 7 Days | 11cm |
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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
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
07
up to 2cm New Snow
Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,609m to 2,309m, with rain below.
Arolla has 11cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Arolla Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 140cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 58cm |
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Closed |
The ski area is reported to be closed.
Arolla 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | Thu 10 | Fri 11 | Sat 12 | Sun 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F3 | NW F2 | NW F2 | |||
| 3,000m | 7℃
 +2cm
| -2℃
 +9cm
| 5℃
 | 8℃
| 10℃
| 10℃
| 10℃
|
| 2,500m | 10℃
| 2℃
+6cm
| 8℃
| 10℃
| 12℃
| 14℃
| 14℃
|
| 2,000m | 12℃
| 4℃
+2cm
| 11℃
| 13℃
| 15℃
| 16℃
| 16℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,609m | varying 2,319m | |||||
| Max Town | 12℃ | 4℃ | 11℃ | 13℃ | 15℃ | 16℃ | 16℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 4℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ | 10℃ |
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.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
07
up to 2cm New Snow
Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,609m to 2,309m, with rain below.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
08
2cm to 9cm New Snow
Light rain showers, light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,319m to resort level.
Max 11℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 13℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 15℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 16℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, thunderstorms, fair later.
Max 16℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
13
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.
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 12:01 IST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Arolla
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbier | 13cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Zermatt | 12cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Nendaz | 11cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 10cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 8cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Champoluc | 1cm | 1cm |
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.