Schwarzsee Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Schwarzsee
This is the Snow and Weather for Schwarzsee from 18 February.
Updated 18 February 2026 07:49 NZDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Schwarzsee.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Schwarzsee Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Schwarzsee?
| Next Snow Expected | 19 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 14cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 18cm |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm |
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Forecast for today in Schwarzsee
Max 6℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
18
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,465m to resort level (1,050m).
Forecast times for Schwarzsee are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 18 February 2026 11:43 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 25cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Schwarzsee over the next 2 days.
Schwarzsee is reporting "wet / hard".*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Schwarzsee Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 40cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 15cm |
| Snow Conditions | wet hard |
| Last Snow | 16 February |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +7cm |
| Pistes Open | (95%) |
| Lifts Open | 5 Lifts |
Ski area reported to be open, with 5 lifts running.
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| Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,750m | 2℃
 +2cm
| 0℃
 +11cm
| -1℃
+3cm
| 4℃
+1cm
| 5℃
| 4℃
| 8℃
 |
| 1,400m | 3℃
+1cm
| 1℃
+14cm
| 1℃
+4cm
| 4℃
| 6℃
| 4℃
| 10℃
|
| SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 1,050m | 6℃
+1cm
| 4℃
+8cm
| 4℃
+2cm
| 6℃
| 8℃
| 7℃
| 10℃
 |
| Snow Line | varying 1,465m | varying 1,281m | varying 1,065m | varying 1,435m | |||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ | 7℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -2℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | -1℃ |
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.
Snow Forecast near Schwarzsee
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Diablerets | 30cm | 44cm | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 27cm | 34cm | |||||||
| Montreux | 28cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Adelboden | 22cm | 30cm | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 23cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Rüschegg - Eywald | 15cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Schwefelberg-Bad | 15cm | 18cm |
Snow Reliability
Schwarzsee enjoys reliable snow conditions, typically maintaining a snow depth of 100 to 150 cm throughout the season. Regular snowfall keeps the slopes fresh, but for the latest updates, check J2Ski for current snow conditions.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Schwarzsee
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Schwarzsee, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Schwarzsee, 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 Schwarzsee 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 Schwarzsee 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 Schwarzsee 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.