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Grimentz Snow Forecast - 12th May 2026

Grimentz Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 12 May 2026 12:41 NZST

Snow Forecast for Grimentz

Snow and Weather from 12 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Grimentz Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Grimentz?

Grimentz Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,222m)
Next Snow Expected12 May
Next Snow Amount10cm
Next 48 Hours14cm
Next 7 Days34cm
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Forecast for today in Grimentz

Max 5℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
12

8cm to 11cm New Snow

SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Patchy heavy snow, light snow, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,770m to resort level (1,570m).

Forecast times for Grimentz are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Grimentz from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Tue
12
Wed
13
Thu
14
Fri
15
Sat
16
Sun
17
Mon
18
Wind
2,874m
-4℃
Snow
+8cm
-2℃
Clear
-5℃
Snow
+3cm
-3℃
Snow
+9cm
-7℃
Snow
+11cm
-1℃
Fair
-3℃
Mixed
2,222m
1℃
Snow
+10cm
3℃
Clear
-1℃
Light Snow
+4cm
3℃
Light Snow
+8cm
-2℃
Hvy Snow
+11cm
3℃
Fair
2℃
Cloud
1,570m
5℃
Snow
+11cm
9℃
Clear
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
7℃
Snow
+1cm
4℃
Hvy Snow
+12cm
7℃
Fair
7℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,770m
to 1,570m

varying 1,924m
to 1,570m

varying 2,401m
to 1,570m

varying 1,724m
to 1,570m

Max Town5℃9℃4℃7℃4℃7℃7℃
Min Town-1℃-4℃-6℃-7℃-1℃-10℃-6℃

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.

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Snow Forecast near Grimentz

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Grimentz
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Kandersteg15cm 44cm
Adelboden11cm 39cm
Chandolin14cm 34cm
Sierre-Anniviers14cm 34cm
St-Luc14cm 33cm
Verbier13cm 31cm
Vercorin14cm 31cm
Zinal11cm 31cm

Snow Reliability

Grimentz typically enjoys excellent snow reliability, with average snow depths reaching up to 2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for accurate and timely information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grimentz

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