Handgruobi Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Handgruobi
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This is the Snow Forecast for Handgruobi, Switzerland for 16 days from 18 April.
Updated 18 April 2025 22:31 NZST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Handgruobi.
Forecast for today in Handgruobi
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Snow showers at altitude, cloudy, clear sky later.
Engelberg (near Handgruobi) is reporting “powder / spring snow” with very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Handgruobi Snow Report
Snow report from Engelberg (near Handgruobi)
| Upper Snow Depths | 100cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | powder spring snow |
| Last Snow | 29 March |
Handgruobi 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,595m | 3℃
 | 11℃
| 7℃
 | 9℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
|
| 1,328m | 5℃
| 13℃
| 9℃
 | 11℃
 | 9℃
| 8℃
| 7℃
|
| 1,060m | 7℃
| 16℃
| 12℃
| 12℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,119m | ||||||
| Max Town | 7℃ | 16℃ | 12℃ | 12℃ | 11℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ |
| Min Town | 2℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 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.
Handgruobi 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 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Snow showers at altitude, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 16℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, light rain showers then light rain, cloudy later.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.
Max 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 10℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light rain showers then rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain showers, light rain later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
This Snow Forecast for Handgruobi, 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 Handgruobi, 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.
Handgruobi Snow Forecast updated at 22:31 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Handgruobi
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engelberg | 1cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Disentis Sedrun | 6cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Unteriberg | - | 11cm | |||||||
| Beckenried | 1cm | 2cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Handgruobi
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Handgruobi, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Handgruobi, 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 Handgruobi 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 Handgruobi 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 Handgruobi 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.