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Chandolin Snow Forecast - 21st August 2026

Chandolin Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 22 August 2026 06:44 NZST

Snow Forecast for Chandolin

Snow and Weather from 21 August.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Chandolin Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Chandolin?

Chandolin Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,358m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Chandolin.

Forecast for today in Chandolin

Max 11℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
21

Snow unlikely

CloudShwrsDrizzleLt Drizzle

Cloudy first, rain showers then drizzle, light drizzle later.

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

Chandolin 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Chandolin from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
21		Sat
22		Sun
23		Mon
24		Tue
25		Wed
26		Thu
27
Wind
2,715m
6℃
Drizzle
8℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
13℃
Shwrs
17℃
Fair
15℃
Mixed
2,358m
9℃
Drizzle
11℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
15℃
Shwrs
19℃
Fair
17℃
Mixed
2,000m
11℃
Shwrs
14℃
Fair
18℃
Clear
20℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
22℃
Fair
20℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line
Max Town11℃14℃18℃20℃19℃22℃20℃
Min Town7℃5℃3℃7℃10℃5℃9℃

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 Chandolin

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Chandolin
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Saas-Fee5cm 21cm
Zermatt5cm 17cm
Breuil-Cervinia4cm 8cm
Verbier4cm 4cm
Gstaad Mountain Rides1cm 1cm

Snow Reliability

Chandolin enjoys a reliable snow season, typically with a snow depth of 100 cm or more during peak months. Average snowfall reaches around 300 cm annually, with snowmelt starting in late April. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chandolin

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