Frutigen Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Frutigen
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This is the Snow Forecast for Frutigen, Switzerland for 16 days from 13 March.
Updated 13 March 2025 15:35 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm |
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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 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Light rain first, light snow showers at altitude then cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,179m to resort level.
Frutigen has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Frutigen Snow Report
Snow report from Kandersteg (10km from Frutigen)
| Upper Snow Depths | 40cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Last Snow | 14 February |
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F4 | |||||
| 2,340m | -4℃
+3cm
| -6℃
 | -4℃
 +2cm
| -5℃
+2cm
| -1℃
| -3℃
| -1℃
|
| SE F3 | |||||||
| 1,570m | 1℃
+3cm
| -1℃
| -1℃
+1cm
| -1℃
+2cm
| 3℃
| 6℃
| 7℃
|
| 800m | 8℃
+1cm
| 5℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
| 7℃
| 11℃
| 15℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,179m | varying 1,079m | varying 1,099m | 1,079m | 1,649m | ||
| Max Town | 8℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ | 11℃ | 15℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ |
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 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Light rain first, light snow showers at altitude then cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,179m to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fog then cloudy, rain showers later.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 2cm New Snow
Fog early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,079m to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear spells.
Snow Line from 1,099m to 1,079m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fog, clear spells later.
Max 11℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 15℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
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 15:35 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Frutigen
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindelwald | 9cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Interlaken | 8cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 6cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Wengen | 6cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Adelboden | 5cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 4cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 4cm | 5cm |
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.