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Giswil Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Giswil Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Giswil

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This is the Snow Forecast for Giswil, Switzerland for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 16:31 AEST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Giswil

Max 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudLt RainShwrs

Light rain first, cloudy then light rain, rain showers later.

Giswil has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Giswil Snow Report

Snow report from Engelberg (17km from Giswil)

Engelberg Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths131cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow25 April
Snow in last 24Hrs+11cm

Giswil 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Giswil from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
1,850m
0℃
Light Snow
1℃
Fog
3℃
Fog
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
8℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Clear
13℃
Cloud
1,165m
5℃
Light Snow
6℃
Fog
7℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Fair
14℃
Mixed
14℃
Mixed
480m
9℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Rain
16℃
Fair
18℃
Fair
19℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 1,229m
to 1,159m

1,549m

varying 1,769m
to 1,729m

Max Town9℃10℃11℃9℃16℃18℃19℃
Min Town6℃7℃6℃7℃7℃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.

Giswil 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 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudLt RainShwrs

Light rain first, cloudy then light rain, rain showers later.

Max 10℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsLt Rain

Cloudy, rain showers, light rain showers later.

Max 11℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudCloudLt Rain

Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain later.

Max 9℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainFog

Light rain early, then fog later.

Snow Line from 1,769m to 1,729m, with rain below.

Max 16℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFairClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 18℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 19℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

FogMixedFairCloud

Fog first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Giswil, 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 Giswil, 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.

Giswil Snow Forecast updated at 16:31 AEST, next update expected 22:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Giswil

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Giswil
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Andermatt13cm 33cm
Grindelwald10cm 27cm
Engelberg6cm 7cm
Interlaken10cm 19cm
Wengen7cm 18cm
Beckenried3cm 6cm
Bürglen1cm 1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Giswil

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