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Bürchen Snow Forecast - 27th 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 27 March.

Updated 27 March 2025 11:38 AEDT.

Bürchen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected29 March
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days2cm
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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 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
27

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Saas-Fee (21km from Bürchen) is reporting “hard” with 2cm 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 Depths276cm
Lower Snow Depths55cm
Snow ConditionsHard
Last Snow23 March

Bürchen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Bürchen from OpenMeteo
Thu
27
Fri
28
Sat
29
Sun
30
Mon
31
Tue
01
Wed
02
WindSW F2NW F2NW F2
2,540m
3℃
Clear
2℃
Fair
-3℃
Light Snow
+2cm
1℃
Cloud
4℃
Clear
8℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
SW F2NW F2W F2
1,945m
6℃
Clear
6℃
Fair
0℃
Light Snow
+1cm
5℃
Cloud
9℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
16℃
Clear
SW F2SW F2SW F2
1,350m
11℃
Clear
10℃
Fair
3℃
Mixed
8℃
Fair
11℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
20℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,689m
to 1,549m

Max Town11℃10℃3℃8℃11℃19℃20℃
Min Town3℃2℃-1℃-2℃3℃5℃7℃

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 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
27

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
28

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
29

up to 2cm New Snow

MixedSnowMixedMixed

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

Snow Line from 1,689m to 1,549m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
30

Snow unlikely

CloudClearCloudMixed

Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
31

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 19℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 20℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 20℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

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
Kandersteg14cm 15cm
Adelboden14cm 14cm
Wengen10cm 10cm
Crans-Montana6cm 6cm
Nendaz4cm 4cm
Saas-Fee-1cm
Zermatt1cm 1cm

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.