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Interlaken Snow Forecast - 16th October 2026

Interlaken Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 16 October 2026 13:49 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Interlaken

Snow and Weather from 16 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Interlaken Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Interlaken?

Interlaken Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,769m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Interlaken.

Forecast for today in Interlaken

Max 23℃
Min 15℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 15℃ to daytime highs around 23℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
16

Snow unlikely

FairClearCloudFair

Fair first, clear sky then cloudy, fair later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Interlaken from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
16
Sat
17
Sun
18
Mon
19
Tue
20
Wed
21
Thu
22
Wind
2,971m
8℃
Mixed
3℃
Clear
+2cm
-4℃
Snow
+9cm
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
7℃
Fair
0℃
Light Snow
+10cm
-1℃
Snow
+3cm
1,769m
16℃
Mixed
10℃
Clear
4℃
Light Snow
12℃
Cloud
15℃
Fair
8℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Shwrs
567m
23℃
Cloud
16℃
Drizzle
10℃
Drizzle
17℃
Fog
23℃
Fair
15℃
Shwrs
13℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

varying 2,367m
to 1,936m

varying 1,890m
to 1,521m

varying 1,582m
to 1,536m

varying 2,598m
to 2,105m

varying 2,382m
to 2,044m

Max Town23℃16℃10℃17℃23℃15℃13℃
Min Town15℃10℃8℃8℃12℃12℃11℃

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 Interlaken

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Interlaken
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Fiesch27cm 48cm
Bellwald27cm 47cm
Grindelwald23cm 40cm
Adelboden12cm 20cm
Wengen-1cm

How reliable is the snow in Interlaken?

Interlaken generally enjoys good snow reliability, with average snow depths reaching up to 3 meters in peak season. For the latest snow conditions, including snowfall data, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Interlaken

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