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Obersaxen Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Obersaxen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Obersaxen

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This is the Snow Forecast for Obersaxen, Switzerland for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 20:05 IST.

Obersaxen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount6cm
Next 48 Hours14cm
Next 7 Days15cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Obersaxen

Max 7℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 12cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainShwrs

Light rain early, then rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,979m to 1,539m, with rain below.

Obersaxen has 14cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Obersaxen Snow Report

Snow report from Laax (near Obersaxen)

Laax Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths30cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow18 April

Obersaxen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Obersaxen from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
2,300m
0℃
Snow
+12cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
6℃
Light Snow
+1cm
5℃
Rain/Snow
3℃
Snow
+1cm
4℃
Cloud
7℃
Fair
1,750m
4℃
Light Snow
+6cm
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
9℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Shwrs
7℃
Light Snow
9℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Mixed
1,200m
7℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
12℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Rain
13℃
Cloud
17℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 1,979m
to 1,539m

varying 1,919m
to 1,299m

varying 2,019m
to 1,889m

varying 1,909m
to 1,839m

Max Town7℃10℃12℃11℃9℃13℃17℃
Min Town3℃3℃5℃4℃4℃3℃5℃

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.

Obersaxen 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 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 12cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainShwrs

Light rain early, then rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,979m to 1,539m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Light snow at altitude early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,919m to 1,299m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudLt RainCloudLt Rain

Cloudy first, light rain then cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,019m to 1,889m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Max 9℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainMixedMixed

Light rain early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,909m to 1,839m, with rain below.

Max 13℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedShwrsMixed

Fair first, clear spells then rain showers, clear spells later.

Max 17℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudShwrsMixed

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

This Snow Forecast for Obersaxen, 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 Obersaxen, 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.

Obersaxen Snow Forecast updated at 20:05 IST, next update expected 01:30 IST.

Snow Forecast near Obersaxen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Obersaxen
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Disentis Sedrun29cm 43cm
Flims26cm 36cm
Lenzerheide - Valbella16cm 24cm
Laax19cm 21cm
Parpan14cm 19cm
Urmein / Oberheinzenberg7cm 8cm
Sedrun4cm 7cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Obersaxen

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