Engelberg Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Engelberg
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This is the Snow Forecast for Engelberg, Switzerland for 16 days from 20 May.
Updated 20 May 2025 14:31 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 15cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 37cm |
| Next 7 Days | 49cm |
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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 15℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
20
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy, rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,799m to 2,549m, with rain below.
Engelberg has 37cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Engelberg Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 83cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Last Snow | 25 April |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +11cm |
| Lifts Open | 10 Lifts |
Engelberg 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 3,020m | 2℃
 +4cm
| 1℃
+15cm
| -3℃
 +18cm
| -4℃
 +7cm
| -1℃
 | -1℃
+5cm
| 4℃
 |
| 2,010m | 8℃
| 7℃
| 2℃
+15cm
| 1℃
+5cm
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 10℃
|
| 1,000m | 15℃
| 14℃
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 12℃
| 12℃
| 15℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,799m | varying 2,519m | varying 2,149m | varying 1,749m | varying 2,359m | 2,119m | |
| Max Town | 15℃ | 14℃ | 9℃ | 8℃ | 12℃ | 12℃ | 15℃ |
| Min Town | 9℃ | 8℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ |
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 15℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
20
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy, rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,799m to 2,549m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
21
up to 15cm New Snow
Rain showers first, light rain then rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,519m to 2,129m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
22
up to 18cm New Snow
Light rain.
Snow Line from 2,149m to 1,649m, 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
23
up to 7cm New Snow
Clear spells, light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,749m to 1,549m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 12℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
25
up to 5cm New Snow
Clear spells first, light rain then light rain showers, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,359m to 2,149m, with rain below.
Max 15℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
26
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells 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 14:31 NZST, next update expected 17:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Engelberg
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindelwald | 28cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Goms / Obergoms | 13cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Disentis Sedrun | 10cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Andermatt | 6cm | 11cm |
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.