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Pontresina Snow Forecast - 19th May 2025

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Pontresina Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Pontresina

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This is the Snow Forecast for Pontresina, Switzerland for 16 days from 19 May.

Updated 19 May 2025 12:37 NZST.

Pontresina Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected22 May
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours7cm
Next 7 Days17cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Pontresina.

Forecast for today in Pontresina

Max 15℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
19

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Pontresina has 7cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Pontresina Snow Report

Pontresina Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths83cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Snow in last 24Hrs+1cm
Lifts Open1 Lifts

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Pontresina from OpenMeteo
Mon
19
Tue
20
Wed
21
Thu
22
Fri
23
Sat
24
Sun
25
WindNW F3
3,300m
1℃
Cloud
-2℃
Light Snow
+6cm
0℃
Cloud
+1cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+6cm
-4℃
Mixed
0℃
Cloud
-3℃
Light Snow
+3cm
NW F2
2,500m
8℃
Cloud
4℃
Light Snow
5℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+5cm
1℃
Mixed
5℃
Mixed
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
1,700m
15℃
Cloud
11℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Cloud
6℃
Light Snow
6℃
Fair
11℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,719m
to 2,559m

varying 2,679m
to 2,569m

varying 2,289m
to 1,939m

1,869m

varying 2,489m
to 2,209m

Max Town15℃11℃9℃6℃6℃11℃10℃
Min Town4℃5℃5℃2℃1℃1℃4℃

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.

Pontresina 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 15℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
19

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 11℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
20

up to 6cm New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy, light rain, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,719m to 2,559m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
21

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainCloudCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,679m to 2,569m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
22

up to 6cm New Snow

CloudLt RainLt RainLight Snow

Cloudy, light rain, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,289m to 1,939m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
23

Snow unlikely

Light SnowFairFairMixed

Light snow at altitude, fair, clear spells later.

Max 11℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
24

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudMixed

Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
25

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,489m to 2,209m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Pontresina, 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 Pontresina, 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.

Pontresina Snow Forecast updated at 12:37 NZST, next update expected 18:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Pontresina

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Pontresina

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