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Riederalp Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Riederalp Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Riederalp

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Riederalp, Switzerland for 15 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 04:33 NZST.

Riederalp Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours13cm
Next 7 Days22cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Riederalp

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

FogMixedCloudLt Rain

Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,309m to 2,219m, with rain below.

Riederalp has 13cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Riederalp Snow Report

Aletsch Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths32cm
Lower Snow Depths15cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow18 April
Snow in last 24Hrs+38cm
Pistes Open (41%)
Lifts Open24 Lifts

Riederalp 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Riederalp from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
2,900m
-1℃
Cloud
+1cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+6cm
-2℃
Snow
+6cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+8cm
1℃
Mixed
2℃
Mixed
3℃
Cloud
2,400m
2℃
Cloud
2℃
Light Snow
+4cm
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
7℃
Mixed
8℃
Mixed
5℃
Cloud
1,900m
8℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Light Snow
6℃
Light Snow
10℃
Mixed
9℃
Fair
6℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,309m
to 2,219m

varying 2,229m
to 1,999m

varying 2,219m
to 2,009m

varying 2,239m
to 1,999m

Max Town8℃6℃6℃6℃10℃9℃6℃
Min Town0℃1℃1℃2℃2℃2℃3℃

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.

Riederalp 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 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

FogMixedCloudLt Rain

Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,309m to 2,219m, 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

Wed
07

up to 6cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudMixed

Light snow at altitude, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,229m to 1,999m, 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

Thu
08

up to 6cm New Snow

FogCloudLt RainMixed

Fog first, cloudy then light rain, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,219m to 2,009m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 8cm New Snow

MixedLight SnowMixedMixed

Clear spells, light snow at altitude, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,239m to 1,999m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FogMixedMixedMixed

Fog early, then clear spells later.

Max 9℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairFairMixedFog

Fair, clear spells, fog later.

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

FogShwrsCloudFog

Fog first, rain showers then cloudy, fog later.

This Snow Forecast for Riederalp, 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 Riederalp, 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.

Riederalp Snow Forecast updated at 04:33 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Riederalp

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Riederalp
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
San Domenico20cm 33cm
Aletsch13cm 30cm
Bettmeralp13cm 27cm
Grindelwald10cm 26cm
Fiescheralp9cm 24cm
Saas-Fee11cm 23cm
Interlaken9cm 18cm
Adelboden7cm 14cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Riederalp

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