Niederrickenbach Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Niederrickenbach
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This is the Snow Forecast for Niederrickenbach, Switzerland for 16 days from 25 March.
Updated 26 March 2025 00:07 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm |
| Next 7 Days | 35cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Niederrickenbach.
Forecast for today in Niederrickenbach
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 2cm New Snow
Fair, rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,699m to 1,589m, with rain below.
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Updated 26 March 2025 03:05 IST
Powder Possible :- 25cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niederrickenbach over the next 4 days.
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Engelberg (11km from Niederrickenbach) is reporting "hard / wet".
Niederrickenbach Snow Report
Snow report from Engelberg (11km from Niederrickenbach)
| Upper Snow Depths | 125cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | hard wet |
| Last Snow | 14 March |
Niederrickenbach 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | E F2 | SE F2 | NW F2 | ||||
| 2,000m | 1℃
 +2cm
| 0℃
+6cm
| 1℃
 | 3℃
 +5cm
| -3℃
+20cm
| -1℃
| -1℃
+1cm
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 1,617m | 4℃
| 2℃
+2cm
| 4℃
| 5℃
 +4cm
| -2℃
+19cm
| 2℃
| 1℃
+1cm
|
| 1,233m | 7℃
| 5℃
| 7℃
| 8℃
 | 0℃
+16cm
| 4℃
| 4℃
+1cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,699m | varying 1,599m | varying 1,549m | 1,233m | varying 1,419m | 1,233m | |
| Max Town | 7℃ | 5℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 0℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | 2℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ |
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.
Niederrickenbach 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 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 2cm New Snow
Fair, rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,699m to 1,589m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 6cm New Snow
Light rain showers, rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,599m to 1,469m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, fair later.
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 5cm New Snow
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,549m to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
16cm to 20cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, snow showers later.
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
Mon
31
1cm New Snow
Light snow showers early, then clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Niederrickenbach, 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 Niederrickenbach, 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.
Niederrickenbach Snow Forecast updated at 00:07 IST, next update expected 05:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Niederrickenbach
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engelberg | 7cm | 31cm | |||||||
| Beckenried | 8cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Meiringen - Hasliberg | 4cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Unteriberg | 1cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Bürglen | - | 19cm | |||||||
| Andermatt | 3cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Disentis Sedrun | 1cm | 7cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Niederrickenbach
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Niederrickenbach, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Niederrickenbach, 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 Niederrickenbach 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 Niederrickenbach 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 Niederrickenbach 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.