Maloja Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Maloja
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Maloja, Switzerland for 16 days from 1 August.
Updated 01 August 2025 06:02 IST.
| Next Snow? | |
|---|---|
| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Maloja. |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Maloja.
Forecast for today in Maloja
Max 15℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
01
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells, rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 3,129m to 3,099m, with rain below.
Maloja has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Maloja Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 4cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Closed |
The ski area is reported to be closed.
Maloja 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 01 | Sat 02 | Sun 03 | Mon 04 | Tue 05 | Wed 06 | Thu 07 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SW F2 | W F2 | ||||
| 3,300m | 5℃
 +1cm
| 4℃
 | 3℃
| 4℃
 | 9℃
 | 9℃
| 11℃
|
| NW F3 | NW F3 | NW F3 | NW F2 | ||||
| 2,500m | 9℃
| 8℃
| 8℃
| 9℃
| 14℃
| 13℃
| 16℃
|
| S F2 | |||||||
| 1,700m | 15℃
| 14℃
| 12℃
| 13℃
| 18℃
| 15℃
| 17℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,129m | varying 2,819m | |||||
| Max Town | 15℃ | 14℃ | 12℃ | 13℃ | 18℃ | 15℃ | 17℃ |
| Min Town | 8℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 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.
Maloja 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 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
01
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells, rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 3,129m to 3,099m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light rain showers then fair, cloudy later.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 13℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Max 18℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
05
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 15℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
06
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 17℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
07
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
This Snow Forecast for Maloja, 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 Maloja, 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.
Maloja Snow Forecast updated at 06:02 IST, next update expected 11:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Maloja
| Snow Forecast | 48 Hr | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|
| Lenzerheide - Valbella | 4cm | 4cm |
| St. Moritz | - | - |
| Livigno | 1cm | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Maloja
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Maloja, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Maloja, 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 Maloja 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 Maloja 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 Maloja 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.