Grand St Bernard Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Grand St Bernard
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This is the Snow Forecast for Grand St Bernard, Switzerland for 16 days from 21 January.
Updated 21 January 2025 13:35 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 14cm |
| Next 7 Days | 14cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Grand St Bernard.
Forecast for today in Grand St Bernard
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Fog first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
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Updated 21 January 2025 19:42 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 18cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Grand St Bernard over the next 2 days.
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Argentière (23km from Grand St Bernard) is reporting "Soft Snow".
Grand St Bernard Snow Report
Snow report from Argentière (23km from Grand St Bernard)
| Upper Snow Depths | 340cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 10cm |
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 15cm of Snow - 19 January | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Argentière was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Grand St Bernard 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | Sat 25 | Sun 26 | Mon 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SW F2 | SE F2 | SE F3 | S F4 | S F4 | |
| 2,800m | -8℃
| -5℃
 +3cm
| -4℃
 +11cm
| 0℃
| -1℃
 | -4℃
| -4℃
|
| SE F2 | SE F3 | SE F4 | |||||
| 2,355m | -5℃
| -5℃
+3cm
| -2℃
+15cm
| 0℃
| -2℃
| -3℃
| -2℃
|
| E F2 | |||||||
| 1,910m | -1℃
| -2℃
+2cm
| 0℃
+11cm
| 4℃
| -1℃
| -2℃
 | -1℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,910m | varying 1,959m | 1,910m | ||||
| Max Town | -1℃ | -2℃ | 0℃ | 4℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | -1℃ |
| Min Town | -4℃ | -5℃ | -5℃ | -1℃ | -6℃ | -8℃ | -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.
Grand St Bernard 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Fog first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
22
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
23
11cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, light snow then snow showers, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,959m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
24
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
26
Snow unlikely
Fair, freezing fog, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Freezing fog, cloudy, snow showers later.
This Snow Forecast for Grand St Bernard, 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 Grand St Bernard, 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.
Grand St Bernard Snow Forecast updated at 13:35 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Grand St Bernard
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 18cm | 25cm | |||||||
| La Rosière | 18cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 9cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Argentière | 17cm | 19cm | |||||||
| St Gervais Mont-Blanc | 17cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | 14cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Les Houches | 8cm | 8cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grand St Bernard
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grand St Bernard, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grand St Bernard, 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 Grand St Bernard 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 Grand St Bernard 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 Grand St Bernard 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.