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Frutigen Snow Forecast - 9th March 2025

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Frutigen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Frutigen

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Frutigen, Switzerland for 16 days from 9 March.

Updated 09 March 2025 15:38 NZDT.

Frutigen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 March
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days23cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Frutigen

Max 16℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
09

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Frutigen has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Frutigen Snow Report

Snow report from Kandersteg (10km from Frutigen)

Kandersteg Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths45cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow14 February

Frutigen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Frutigen from OpenMeteo
Sun
09
Mon
10
Tue
11
Wed
12
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Wind
2,340m
6℃
Fair
0℃
Mixed
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
-3℃
Light Snow
+8cm
0℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+11cm
1,570m
11℃
Fair
5℃
Mixed
7℃
Cloud
2℃
Snow
+3cm
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
1℃
Snow
+11cm
800m
16℃
Cloud
11℃
Shwrs
12℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
7℃
Light Snow
Snow Line

varying 1,719m
to 1,569m

varying 1,629m
to 1,319m

varying 1,889m
to 1,849m

varying 1,889m
to 800m

Max Town16℃11℃12℃7℃11℃11℃7℃
Min Town3℃2℃4℃4℃4℃4℃1℃

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.

Frutigen 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 16℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
09

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 11℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
10

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudLt RainMixedCloud

Cloudy first, light rain then clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,719m to 1,569m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
11

Snow unlikely

CloudFairCloudCloud

Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.

Max 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
12

up to 8cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Drizzle

Light rain early, then light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 1,629m to 1,319m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
14

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,889m to 1,849m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

up to 11cm New Snow

Lt RainRainLt RainLight Snow

Light rain first, rain then light rain, light snow later.

Snow Line from 1,889m to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Frutigen, 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 Frutigen, 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.

Frutigen Snow Forecast updated at 15:38 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Frutigen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Frutigen
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Grindelwald3cm 19cm
Interlaken2cm 14cm
Gstaad Mountain Rides4cm 12cm
Wengen2cm 11cm
Adelboden2cm 6cm
Crans-Montana1cm 6cm
Kandersteg1cm 4cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Frutigen

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