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Meransen Snow Forecast - 16th April 2026

Meransen Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 16 April 2026 07:44 NZST

Snow Forecast for Meransen

Snow and Weather from 16 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Meransen Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Meransen?

Meransen Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,950m)
Next Snow Expected21 April
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days9cm

Forecast for today in Meransen

Max 16℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
16

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFairClear

Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.

Forecast times for Meransen are in Rome (Europe/Rome) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Meransen from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Thu
16
Fri
17
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
Wind
2,500m
3℃
Clear
5℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
0℃
Snow
+6cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+5cm
1,950m
11℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
11℃
Cloud
9℃
Fair
+1cm
7℃
Snow
+4cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
1,400m
16℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
18℃
Clear
15℃
Cloud
14℃
Clear
12℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
Snow Line

varying 1,677m
to 1,538m

varying 2,292m
to 1,400m

1,400m

Max Town16℃17℃18℃15℃14℃12℃5℃
Min Town1℃-1℃1℃0℃2℃-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.

Snow Forecast near Meransen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Meransen
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Finkenberg1cm 32cm
Arabba1cm 31cm
Hintertux-23cm
Alta Badia-22cm
Selva Gardena-20cm
Canazei di Fassa-19cm
Bruneck-Kronplatz-13cm

Snow Reliability

Meransen typically enjoys reliable snow cover, with an average depth of 80-150 cm throughout the season. To stay updated on current conditions, check the latest information on J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Meransen

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