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Emmetten Snow Forecast - 20th October 2026

Emmetten Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 20 October 2026 11:54 AEDT

Snow Forecast for Emmetten

Snow and Weather from 20 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Emmetten Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Emmetten?

Emmetten Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,359m)
Next Snow Expected26 October
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days2cm

Forecast for today in Emmetten

Max 16℃
Min 11℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
20

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleFogFogCloud

Light drizzle, fog, cloudy later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Emmetten from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Tue
20		Wed
21		Thu
22		Fri
23		Sat
24		Sun
25		Mon
26
Wind
1,938m
11℃
Cloud
5℃
Snow
4℃
Mixed
6℃
Light Snow
2℃
Fair
+1cm
1℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-2℃
Snow
+4cm
1,359m
15℃
Cloud
9℃
Shwrs
8℃
Mixed
10℃
Lt Drizzle
6℃
Fair
5℃
Hvy Drizzle
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
780m
16℃
Fog
12℃
Drizzle
12℃
Lt Rain
14℃
Shwrs
10℃
Lt Drizzle
9℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

1,795m

varying 1,672m
to 1,518m

varying 1,872m
to 1,795m

varying 1,734m
to 1,272m

varying 1,811m
to 1,534m

varying 1,565m
to 1,242m

Max Town16℃12℃12℃14℃10℃9℃7℃
Min Town11℃8℃6℃7℃5℃6℃5℃

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 Emmetten

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Emmetten
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Engelberg23cm 59cm
Meiringen - Hasliberg19cm 57cm
Andermatt25cm 43cm
Disentis Sedrun18cm 36cm
Bürglen6cm 24cm
Unteriberg4cm 20cm
Beckenried1cm 10cm

How reliable is the snow in Emmetten?

Emmetten typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths of 50-150 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow information, including current conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Emmetten

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