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Gurten Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Gurten Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 07:41 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Gurten

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Gurten Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Gurten?

Gurten Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (645m)
Next Snow Expected22 March
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days9cm

Forecast for today in Gurten

Max 13℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudClear

Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Gurten from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
20		Sat
21		Sun
22		Mon
23		Tue
24		Wed
25		Thu
26
WindSW F3SW F2
840m
10℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
8℃
Snow
+4cm
9℃
Clear
11℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
SW F3SW F2
645m
12℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
9℃
Snow
+4cm
10℃
Clear
12℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
4℃
Light Snow
+3cm
SW F3SW F2
450m
13℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
+1cm
12℃
Clear
13℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
5℃
Light Snow
+2cm
Snow Line

varying 588m
to 450m

450m

varying 619m
to 450m

Max Town13℃12℃10℃12℃13℃10℃5℃
Min Town-1℃0℃0℃0℃0℃1℃0℃

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 Gurten

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Gurten
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Beatenberg3cm 52cm
Diemtigtal2cm 30cm
Oberwil3cm 28cm
Rüschegg - Eywald3cm 27cm
Schwefelberg-Bad3cm 27cm
Boltigen2cm 28cm
Schwarzsee3cm 24cm

Snow Reliability

Gurten typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths reaching up to 80 cm. For the latest snow information and updates, check J2Ski for accurate details.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gurten

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