Erner Galen Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Erner Galen
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This is the Snow Forecast for Erner Galen, Switzerland for 15 days from 18 April.
Updated 18 April 2025 04:05 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 18 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 19cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Erner Galen.
Forecast for today in Erner Galen
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 2cm New Snow
Light snow first, rain showers then cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,239m to resort level.
Erner Galen has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Erner Galen Snow Report
Snow report from Wildhaus (near Erner Galen)
| Upper Snow Depths | 110cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 20cm |
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
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| Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | ||||||
| 2,282m | -3℃
 +2cm
| 3℃
 | 0℃
| -5℃
 +2cm
| -2℃
| 1℃
+2cm
| -3℃
+11cm
|
| SW F3 | |||||||
| 1,756m | 1℃
+2cm
| 6℃
| 4℃
| -2℃
| 1℃
| 5℃
| 0℃
+4cm
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,229m | 6℃
| 12℃
| 12℃
| 6℃
 | 10℃
| 13℃
| 6℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,239m | 2,219m | varying 2,199m | varying 2,249m | varying 1,809m | ||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 12℃ | 12℃ | 6℃ | 10℃ | 13℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ |
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.
Erner Galen 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 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 2cm New Snow
Light snow first, rain showers then cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,239m to resort level.
Max 12℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, fair later.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,199m to 1,999m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 13℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
23
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,249m to 1,889m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
up to 11cm New Snow
Light rain, rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,809m to 1,499m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Erner Galen, 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 Erner Galen, 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.
Erner Galen Snow Forecast updated at 04:05 IST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Erner Galen
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Erner Galen
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Erner Galen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Erner Galen, 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 Erner Galen 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 Erner Galen 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 Erner Galen 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.