Bellwald Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Bellwald
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This is the Snow Forecast for Bellwald, Switzerland for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 06:36 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 8cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 114cm |
| Next 7 Days | 124cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Bellwald.
Forecast for today in Bellwald
Max 9℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,339m to 2,259m, with rain below.
Bellwald has 114cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Bellwald Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
|---|---|
| Lifts Open | 1 Lifts |
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | ||||||
| 2,600m | 2℃
 +2cm
| -1℃
 +42cm
| 0℃
+41cm
| 0℃
| 1℃
| 0℃
 +2cm
| 2℃
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 2,100m | 5℃
| 2℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+3cm
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 2℃
+3cm
| 7℃
 |
| 1,600m | 9℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
 | 5℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,339m | varying 2,399m | varying 2,509m | varying 2,189m | varying 2,179m | 2,209m | |
| Max Town | 9℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 4℃ | 0℃ | -2℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 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.
Bellwald 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 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,339m to 2,259m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 42cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, rain then rain showers, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,399m to 2,099m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 41cm New Snow
Rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,509m to 2,099m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 2cm New Snow
Rain showers early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,179m to 1,899m, with rain below.
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Bellwald, 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 Bellwald, 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.
Bellwald Snow Forecast updated at 06:36 NZST, next update expected 12:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Bellwald
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saas-Fee | 133cm | 163cm | |||||||
| Fiesch | 120cm | 125cm | |||||||
| San Domenico | 94cm | 112cm | |||||||
| Grindelwald | 83cm | 100cm | |||||||
| Interlaken | 77cm | 88cm | |||||||
| Wengen | 69cm | 71cm | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 59cm | 61cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bellwald
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Bellwald, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Bellwald, 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 Bellwald 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 Bellwald 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 Bellwald 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.