Giswil Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Giswil
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This is the Snow Forecast for Giswil, Switzerland for 15 days from 8 January.
Updated 08 January 2025 05:32 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 10 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 9cm |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm |
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Forecast for today in Giswil
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, rain then fair, cloudy later.
Giswil is reporting "powder / hard".
Giswil Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 130cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 30cm |
| Snow Conditions | powder hard |
| Last Snow | 6 January |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +5cm |
| Pistes Open | (89%) |
| Lifts Open | 6 Lifts |
Giswil 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 08 | Thu 09 | Fri 10 | Sat 11 | Sun 12 | Mon 13 | Tue 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F3 | SW F3 | |||||
| 1,850m | 4℃
| 2℃
 +5cm
| -6℃
+4cm
| -6℃
 +1cm
| -4℃
 +1cm
| 0℃
| 1℃
|
| S F3 | S F3 | ||||||
| 1,165m | 9℃
| 7℃
+1cm
| -2℃
 +3cm
| -3℃
| -5℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 4℃
 |
| S F2 | S F2 | ||||||
| 480m | 13℃
| 12℃
| 2℃
| 0℃
| -1℃
+1cm
| -1℃
| 5℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,589m | varying 639m | varying 549m | 480m | |||
| Max Town | 13℃ | 12℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | 5℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | -4℃ | -4℃ | -5℃ | -2℃ |
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.
Snow Forecast at a glance
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 609m | Snow to 549m |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Giswil.
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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, rain then fair, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
09
up to 5cm New Snow
Rain showers first, clear spells then light rain showers, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,589m to 609m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
10
up to 4cm New Snow
Snow showers at altitude first, cloudy then snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 639m to 549m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
11
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then fog later.
Snow Line from 549m to 539m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
12
1cm New Snow
Light snow first, light snow showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Fog, fair, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
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 05:32 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Giswil
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engelberg | 37cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Beckenried | 22cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Interlaken | 18cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Grindelwald | 15cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Andermatt | 11cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Wengen | 11cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Bürglen | 10cm | 11cm |
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, 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.