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Bürchen Snow Forecast - 2nd May 2026

Bürchen Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 19:44 NZST

Snow Forecast for Bürchen

Snow and Weather from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Bürchen Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Bürchen?

Bürchen Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,945m)
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount6cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days6cm

Forecast for today in Bürchen

Max 14℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
02

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Bürchen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Bürchen from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sat
02
Sun
03
Mon
04
Tue
05
Wed
06
Thu
07
Fri
08
Wind
2,540m
6℃
Mixed
3℃
Cloud
1℃
Cloud
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Snow
+7cm
3℃
Clear
+1cm
2℃
Cloud
1,945m
12℃
Mixed
8℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
5℃
Snow
+6cm
10℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
1,350m
14℃
Mixed
12℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
9℃
Mixed
8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
13℃
Clear
11℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,842m
to 1,704m

varying 1,965m
to 1,750m

varying 2,104m
to 1,350m

varying 1,781m
to 1,719m

Max Town14℃12℃9℃9℃8℃13℃11℃
Min Town2℃1℃3℃2℃1℃4℃3℃

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 Bürchen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Bürchen
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Saas-Fee1cm 14cm
Zermatt1cm 11cm
Nendaz1cm 10cm
Crans-Montana1cm 7cm
Adelboden-6cm
Wengen-5cm

Snow Reliability

Bürchen enjoys reliable snowfall, typically accumulating depths of 60-120 cm during peak season. For the latest snow conditions, including depth and weather updates, visit J2Ski for detailed information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bürchen

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