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 7 April.
Updated 07 April 2025 20:35 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 18 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | - |
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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 11℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Davos is reporting "hard / powder".
Davos Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 129cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | hard powder |
| Last Snow | 31 March |
| Pistes Open | (33%) |
| Lifts Open | 26 Lifts |
Davos 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | Thu 10 | Fri 11 | Sat 12 | Sun 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||
| 2,840m | -3℃
| -2℃
 | -2℃
 | 0℃
| 4℃
| 5℃
| 2℃
|
| S F2 | S F2 | ||||||
| 1,975m | 4℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 6℃
| 10℃
| 12℃
| 10℃
|
| 1,110m | 11℃
| 12℃
| 11℃
| 13℃
| 17℃
| 18℃
| 16℃
|
| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 11℃ | 12℃ | 11℃ | 13℃ | 17℃ | 18℃ | 16℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 0℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 7℃ | 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.
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 11℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 12℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
08
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 13℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 17℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 18℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 16℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells 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 20:35 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Davos
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Moritz | - | 4cm | |||||||
| Livigno | - | 3cm |
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.