Alpes Vaudoises Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Alpes Vaudoises
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This is the Snow Forecast for Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland for 16 days from 18 April.
Updated 18 April 2025 20:36 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 20 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 21cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpes Vaudoises.
Forecast for today in Alpes Vaudoises
Max 6℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Alpes Vaudoises has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Alpes Vaudoises Snow Report
Snow report from Châtel (20km from Alpes Vaudoises)
| Upper Snow Depths | 180cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 10cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
Alpes Vaudoises 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,970m | -1℃
| 0℃
| -1℃
 +6cm
| -4℃
+2cm
| -4℃
+1cm
| -4℃
+2cm
| -5℃
+10cm
|
| 2,060m | 5℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
+2cm
| 2℃
| 2℃
| 2℃
| 1℃
+3cm
|
| 1,150m | 6℃
| 11℃
 | 7℃
 | 8℃
 | 8℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,379m | varying 2,169m | varying 2,049m | varying 2,059m | varying 2,089m | varying 1,829m | |
| Max Town | 6℃ | 11℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | 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.
Alpes Vaudoises 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 6℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then cloudy, clear sky later.
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
Sun
20
up to 6cm New Snow
Clear sky, light rain, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,169m to 1,769m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 2cm New Snow
Fair first, clear spells then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,049m to 1,899m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 2,059m to 2,029m, with rain below.
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
Wed
23
up to 2cm New Snow
Fog first, cloudy then light rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 2,089m to 1,999m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
up to 10cm New Snow
Fog first, rain then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,829m to 1,649m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Alpes Vaudoises, 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 Alpes Vaudoises, 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.
Alpes Vaudoises Snow Forecast updated at 20:36 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Alpes Vaudoises
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Diablerets | 2cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Verbier | 1cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Morzine | 6cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Adelboden | - | 8cm | |||||||
| Leysin | 2cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Châtel | 2cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Avoriaz | - | 4cm | |||||||
| Villars - Gryon | - | 3cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Alpes Vaudoises
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Alpes Vaudoises, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Alpes Vaudoises, 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 Alpes Vaudoises 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 Alpes Vaudoises 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 Alpes Vaudoises 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.