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Bürchen Snow Forecast - 13th March 2025

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Bürchen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Bürchen

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This is the Snow Forecast for Bürchen, Switzerland for 16 days from 13 March.

Updated 13 March 2025 11:38 AEDT.

Bürchen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected13 March
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours6cm
Next 7 Days33cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Bürchen

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

up to 1cm New Snow

Light SnowMixedCloudCloud

Light snow, clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Saas-Fee (21km from Bürchen) is reporting “hard” with 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Bürchen Snow Report

Snow report from Saas-Fee (21km from Bürchen)

Saas-Fee Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths255cm
Lower Snow Depths61cm
Snow ConditionsHard
Last Snow10 March

Bürchen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Bürchen from OpenMeteo
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
WindSE F3SE F3
2,540m
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-4℃
Cloud
-2℃
Light Snow
+5cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-2℃
Snow
+3cm
-6℃
Snow
+18cm
-5℃
Snow
+4cm
E F2E F3
1,945m
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-1℃
Mixed
1℃
Light Snow
+4cm
2℃
Mixed
+1cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
0℃
Light Snow
+3cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
E F2E F3
1,350m
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
3℃
Cloud
4℃
Light Snow
5℃
Fair
6℃
Fair
4℃
Light Snow
4℃
Mixed
Snow Line

1,350m

varying 1,779m
to 1,549m

1,549m

varying 1,629m
to 1,569m

varying 1,659m
to 1,389m

varying 1,389m
to 1,379m

Max Town4℃3℃4℃5℃6℃4℃4℃
Min Town-1℃-2℃0℃-1℃-3℃0℃-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.

Bürchen 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 4℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

up to 1cm New Snow

Light SnowMixedCloudCloud

Light snow, clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainLight Snow

Cloudy, light rain, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,779m to 1,549m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

up to 2cm New Snow

MixedMixedFairCloud

Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.

Snow falling to 1,549m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
17

up to 3cm New Snow

FogFairFairLight Snow

Fog, fair, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,629m to 1,569m, with rain below.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
18

up to 18cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowSnowMixed

Light snow at altitude, snow showers at altitude, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,659m to 1,389m, with rain below.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
19

up to 4cm New Snow

MixedMixedMixedCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,389m to 1,379m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Bürchen, 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 Bürchen, 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.

Bürchen Snow Forecast updated at 11:38 AEDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Bürchen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Bürchen
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Saas-Fee25cm 26cm
Zermatt19cm 19cm
Kandersteg6cm 9cm
Adelboden5cm 8cm
Wengen6cm 8cm
Nendaz4cm 7cm
Crans-Montana4cm 6cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bürchen

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