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Bellwald Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Bellwald Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 23:45 AEDT

Snow Forecast for Bellwald

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Bellwald Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Bellwald?

Bellwald Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,100m)
Next Snow Expected21 March
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours13cm
Next 7 Days22cm

Forecast for today in Bellwald

Max 6℃
Min -10℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

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

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 21 March 2026 04:52 AEDT

Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Bellwald over the next 2 days.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Bellwald from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
20
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
Wind
2,600m
-5℃
Clear
-6℃
Snow
+7cm
-8℃
Snow
+8cm
-6℃
Mixed
-3℃
Cloud
-5℃
Snow
+3cm
-12℃
Snow
+7cm
2,100m
3℃
Clear
1℃
Snow
+3cm
-3℃
Snow
+9cm
0℃
Clear
3℃
Cloud
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-7℃
Snow
+5cm
1,600m
6℃
Clear
4℃
Snow
+3cm
0℃
Snow
+9cm
3℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-4℃
Snow
+5cm
Snow Line

1,600m

1,600m

varying 1,800m
to 1,600m

1,600m

Max Town6℃4℃0℃3℃6℃4℃-4℃
Min Town-10℃-9℃-13℃-13℃-12℃-7℃-8℃

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 Bellwald

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Bellwald
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Kandersteg3cm 43cm
Interlaken6cm 42cm
Wengen7cm 39cm
Grindelwald3cm 37cm
Fiesch6cm 30cm
San Domenico13cm 25cm
Saas-Fee6cm 24cm

Snow Reliability

Bellwald enjoys reliable snow conditions, typically featuring depths of up to 200 cm in peak season. With consistent snowfall throughout winter, skiers are encouraged to check the latest updates on J2Ski for current snow conditions.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bellwald

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