Davos Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Davos
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This is the Snow Forecast for Davos, Switzerland for 16 days from 18 May.
Updated 18 May 2025 20:37 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 18cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Davos.
Forecast for today in Davos
Max 14℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
18
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, rain showers then clear spells, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,839m to 1,739m, with rain below.
Davos has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Davos Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
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| Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 2,840m | 0℃
+1cm
| 5℃
| 4℃
 | 2℃
 +2cm
| 0℃
 +12cm
| 0℃
+3cm
| -2℃
|
| 1,975m | 8℃
+1cm
| 11℃
| 11℃
| 8℃
+1cm
| 5℃
+7cm
| 6℃
| 3℃
|
| 1,110m | 14℃
| 18℃
| 17℃
| 14℃
| 10℃
 | 11℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,839m | varying 2,419m | varying 2,199m | varying 2,339m | |||
| Max Town | 14℃ | 18℃ | 17℃ | 14℃ | 10℃ | 11℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 6℃ | 10℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 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.
Davos 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 14℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
18
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, rain showers then clear spells, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,839m to 1,739m, with rain below.
Max 18℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 17℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 14℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
21
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,419m to 1,899m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
22
up to 12cm New Snow
Rain, light rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,199m to 1,609m, with rain below.
Max 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
23
up to 3cm New Snow
Light rain early, then fog later.
Snow Line from 2,339m to 2,139m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, rain showers then clear spells, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Davos, 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 Davos, 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.
Davos Snow Forecast updated at 20:37 NZST, next update expected 23:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Davos
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Moritz | - | 35cm | |||||||
| Silvretta | 1cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Lenzerheide - Valbella | - | 16cm | |||||||
| Montafon | 1cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Klosters | 1cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Livigno | 1cm | 2cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Davos
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Davos, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Davos, 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 Davos 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 Davos 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 Davos 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.