Grainau Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Grainau
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This is the Snow Forecast for Grainau, Germany for 16 days from 26 March.
Updated 26 March 2025 19:34 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 26cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Grainau.
Forecast for today in Grainau
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy, rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,549m to 1,369m, with rain below.
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Updated 27 March 2025 06:36 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Grainau over the next 3 days.
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Grainau Snow Report
Snow report from Ehrwald (11km from Grainau)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Grainau 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,830m | -5℃
 +4cm
| -5℃
 | -1℃
| -7℃
 +15cm
| -6℃
 +7cm
| -1℃
 | 0℃
 |
| 1,790m | 1℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 6℃
| 1℃
+14cm
| 0℃
+6cm
| 7℃
| 9℃
|
| 750m | 9℃
| 8℃
| 12℃
| 6℃
| 7℃
| 14℃
| 14℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,549m | varying 1,529m | varying 1,159m | ||||
| Max Town | 9℃ | 8℃ | 12℃ | 6℃ | 7℃ | 14℃ | 14℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ |
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.
Grainau 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 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy, rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,549m to 1,369m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 12℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 15cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,529m to 1,079m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 7cm New Snow
Snow at altitude first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,159m to 979m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then fair, clear spells later.
Max 14℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Grainau, Germany 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 Grainau, 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.
Grainau Snow Forecast updated at 19:34 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Grainau
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 9cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Innsbruck | 3cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Ehrwald | 4cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Axamer Lizum | 4cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Igls | 1cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Seefeld | 1cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Oberau | 1cm | 5cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grainau
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grainau, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grainau, 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 Grainau 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 Grainau 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 Grainau 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.