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Churwalden Snow Forecast - 21st March 2026

Churwalden Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 19:44 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Churwalden

Snow and Weather from 21 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Churwalden Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Churwalden?

Churwalden Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,730m)
Next Snow Expected21 March
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours3cm
Next 7 Days14cm

Forecast for today in Churwalden

Max 7℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
21

3cm to 4cm New Snow

ClearCloudMixedSnow

Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,075m to resort level (1,229m).

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Churwalden from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
WindNW F2NW F2
2,230m
-2℃
Snow
+4cm
-1℃
Mixed
-2℃
Cloud
1℃
Cloud
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
-10℃
Snow
+5cm
-12℃
Light Snow
+4cm
1,730m
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
4℃
Fair
3℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Snow
+4cm
-6℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-7℃
Light Snow
+3cm
1,229m
7℃
Cloud
+3cm
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
4℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Snow
+4cm
-1℃
Snow
+9cm
-3℃
Snow
+5cm
Snow Line

varying 2,075m
to 1,229m

1,229m

varying 1,583m
to 1,567m

varying 2,029m
to 1,229m

1,229m

1,229m

Max Town7℃5℃4℃9℃11℃-1℃-3℃
Min Town-3℃-4℃-3℃-3℃-3℃-8℃-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 Churwalden

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Churwalden
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Flims5cm 31cm
Klosters4cm 21cm
Davos3cm 20cm
Laax3cm 20cm
Bergün / Bravuogn2cm 15cm
St. Moritz3cm 15cm
Lenzerheide - Valbella1cm 14cm

Snow Reliability

Churwalden typically enjoys reliable snow conditions with an average snow depth of around 100 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, including current snowfall and conditions, be sure to check J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Churwalden

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