Arolla Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Arolla
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This is the Snow Forecast for Arolla, Switzerland for 16 days from 17 April.
Updated 18 April 2025 08:31 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 17 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 31cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 37cm |
| Next 7 Days | 60cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Arolla.
Forecast for today in Arolla
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
30cm to 35cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, heavy snow then light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,099m to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 18 April 2025 08:40 NZST
Powder :- 31cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Arolla over the next 2 days.
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Arolla is reporting "hard / powder".
Arolla Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 140cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 58cm |
| Snow Conditions | hard powder |
| Pistes Open | (22%) |
| Lifts Open | 1 Lifts |
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| Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F4 | SE F4 | SW F2 | SE F2 | |||
| 3,000m | -2℃
+35cm
| 0℃
 | -2℃
 +1cm
| -2℃
 +5cm
| -3℃
 +3cm
| -2℃
 | -2℃
+5cm
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,500m | -1℃
+31cm
| 2℃
| 2℃
| 2℃
+2cm
| 0℃
+2cm
| 2℃
| 1℃
+2cm
|
| SE F2 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 2,000m | 4℃
+30cm
| 6℃
| 7℃
| 5℃
 | 4℃
| 5℃
| 6℃
+2cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,099m | varying 2,439m | varying 2,449m | varying 2,209m | varying 2,359m | ||
| Max Town | 4℃ | 6℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -3℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | -2℃ | 0℃ |
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.
Arolla 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 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
30cm to 35cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, heavy snow then light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,099m to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
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
Sat
19
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,439m to 2,349m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 5cm New Snow
Light rain early, then fair later.
Snow Line from 2,449m to 2,289m, with rain below.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,209m to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, fog later.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
23
2cm to 5cm New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, snow later.
Snow Line from 2,359m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Arolla, 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 Arolla, 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.
Arolla Snow Forecast updated at 08:31 NZST, next update expected 14:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Arolla
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saas-Fee | 57cm | 90cm | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 39cm | 66cm | |||||||
| Verbier | 22cm | 59cm | |||||||
| Zermatt | 25cm | 57cm | |||||||
| Champoluc | 27cm | 57cm | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 25cm | 51cm | |||||||
| Nendaz | 23cm | 40cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Arolla
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Arolla, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Arolla, 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 Arolla 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 Arolla 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 Arolla 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.