Brig Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Brig
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This is the Snow Forecast for Brig, Switzerland for 16 days from 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 12:35 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 17 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 17cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 131cm |
| Next 7 Days | 152cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Brig.
Forecast for today in Brig
Max 14℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 78cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, rain showers then heavy rain, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,309m to 1,969m, with rain below.
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Updated 16 April 2025 12:40 AEST
Powder Possible :- 17cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Brig over the next 2 days.
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Saas-Fee (24km from Brig) is reporting "hard".
Brig Snow Report
Snow report from Saas-Fee (24km from Brig)
| Upper Snow Depths | 250cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 19cm |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Last Snow | 2 April |
Brig 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | SE F3 | |||
| 2,600m | 1℃
 +78cm
| -5℃
 +53cm
| 0℃
 | 0℃
 +2cm
| -1℃
+16cm
| 0℃
+2cm
| 1℃
 +2cm
|
| 1,640m | 6℃
 | 5℃
+17cm
| 6℃
 | 8℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
| 7℃
|
| 680m | 14℃
| 8℃
+11cm
| 11℃
| 13℃
| 11℃
| 14℃
| 14℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,309m | varying 2,309m | 1,139m | varying 2,159m | varying 2,069m | varying 2,249m | varying 2,259m |
| Max Town | 14℃ | 8℃ | 11℃ | 13℃ | 11℃ | 14℃ | 14℃ |
| Min Town | 9℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 5℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ |
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.
Brig 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 14℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 78cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, rain showers then heavy rain, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,309m to 1,969m, with rain below.
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
Thu
17
11cm to 53cm New Snow
Snow at altitude first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,309m to resort level.
Max 11℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
Max 13℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,159m to 2,089m, with rain below.
Max 11℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 16cm New Snow
Rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,069m to 1,909m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,249m to 2,119m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 2cm New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,259m to 2,099m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Brig, 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 Brig, 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.
Brig Snow Forecast updated at 12:35 AEST, next update expected 18:00 AEST.
Snow Forecast near Brig
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saas-Fee | 133cm | 161cm | |||||||
| Zermatt | 117cm | 151cm | |||||||
| Grimentz | 59cm | 64cm | |||||||
| Adelboden | 62cm | 63cm | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 62cm | 62cm | |||||||
| Wengen | 56cm | 57cm | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 54cm | 56cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Brig
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Brig, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Brig, 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 Brig 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 Brig 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 Brig 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.