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Engelberg Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Engelberg Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Engelberg

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This is the Snow Forecast for Engelberg, Switzerland for 15 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 10:33 NZST.

Engelberg Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours8cm
Next 7 Days18cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Engelberg.

Forecast for today in Engelberg

Max 7℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2cm New Snow

Light SnowCloudShwrsFog

Light snow at altitude first, cloudy then rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,709m to 1,219m, with rain below.

Engelberg has 8cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Engelberg Snow Report

Engelberg Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths131cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow25 April
Snow in last 24Hrs+11cm
Lifts Open9 Lifts

Engelberg 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Engelberg from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
3,020m
-7℃
Cloud
+2cm
-5℃
Snow
+4cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-3℃
Light Snow
+9cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
0℃
Mixed
2℃
Fair
2,010m
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Snow
+4cm
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
2℃
Light Snow
+9cm
5℃
Mixed
8℃
Mixed
10℃
Mixed
1,000m
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Fog
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Mixed
13℃
Mixed
13℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 1,709m
to 1,219m

varying 1,849m
to 1,419m

varying 1,829m
to 1,729m

varying 2,089m
to 1,559m

varying 2,279m
to 2,109m

Max Town7℃8℃7℃8℃12℃13℃13℃
Min Town3℃4℃4℃5℃5℃5℃5℃

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.

Engelberg 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 7℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2cm New Snow

Light SnowCloudShwrsFog

Light snow at altitude first, cloudy then rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,709m to 1,219m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 4cm New Snow

FogFogLt RainLt Rain

Fog early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,849m to 1,419m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

FogCloudCloudLt Rain

Fog, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,829m to 1,729m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 9cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt DrizzleLt Rain

Light rain, light drizzle, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,089m to 1,559m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedMixedShwrsFair

Clear spells, rain showers, fair later.

Snow Line from 2,279m to 2,109m, with rain below.

Max 13℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedMixedMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Max 13℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Engelberg, 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 Engelberg, 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.

Engelberg Snow Forecast updated at 10:33 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Engelberg

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Engelberg
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Disentis Sedrun5cm 20cm
Andermatt10cm 16cm
Grindelwald9cm 21cm
Goms / Obergoms7cm 16cm
Sattel-Hochstuckli--

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Engelberg

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