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Arolla Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Arolla Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Arolla

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This is the Snow Forecast for Arolla, Switzerland for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 16:32 AEST.

Arolla Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours14cm
Next 7 Days28cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Arolla

Max 7℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

FogMixedShwrsCloud

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

Arolla has 14cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Arolla Snow Report

Arolla Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths140cm
Lower Snow Depths58cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Arolla from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
3,000m
1℃
Mixed
-1℃
Light Snow
+7cm
-2℃
Snow
+7cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+14cm
1℃
Fair
2℃
Clear
2℃
Mixed
2,500m
3℃
Mixed
1℃
Light Snow
+5cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+8cm
-1℃
Snow
+11cm
3℃
Mixed
6℃
Mixed
5℃
Cloud
2,000m
7℃
Mixed
5℃
Light Snow
+2cm
5℃
Cloud
2℃
Light Snow
+4cm
8℃
Cloud
9℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
Snow Line

2,309m

varying 2,219m
to 2,000m

varying 2,259m
to 2,029m

varying 2,199m
to 2,000m

2,239m

varying 2,679m
to 2,669m

Max Town7℃5℃5℃2℃8℃9℃10℃
Min Town0℃0℃-1℃0℃1℃3℃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.

Arolla 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 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

FogMixedShwrsCloud

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

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

2cm to 7cm New Snow

SnowLight SnowSnowLt Snow Shwrs

Snow showers first, light snow at altitude then snow showers, light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,219m to resort level.

Max 5℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 7cm New Snow

FogCloudMixedSnow

Fog first, cloudy then clear spells, snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,259m to 2,029m, with rain below.

Max 2℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

4cm to 14cm New Snow

SnowLight SnowLight SnowSnow

Snow showers first, light snow then light snow at altitude, snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,199m to resort level.

Max 8℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairFairCloudClear

Fair, cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 9℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudFair

Clear sky, cloudy, fair later.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearStormMixed

Clear sky, thunderstorms, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Arolla, 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 Arolla, 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.

Arolla Snow Forecast updated at 16:32 AEST, next update expected 22:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Arolla

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Arolla
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Breuil-Cervinia18cm 35cm
Saas-Fee11cm 25cm
Champoluc11cm 19cm
Verbier10cm 18cm
Zermatt6cm 17cm
Nendaz9cm 13cm
Crans-Montana6cm 12cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Arolla

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