Leysin Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Leysin
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This is the Snow Forecast for Leysin, Switzerland for 15 days from 28 March.
Updated 28 March 2025 09:38 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 2cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Leysin.
Forecast for today in Leysin
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Leysin is reporting “spring snow / wet” with 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Leysin Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 100cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | spring snow wet |
| Pistes Open | (31%) |
| Lifts Open | 8 Lifts |
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| Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | ||||||
| 2,331m | -1℃
 | -3℃
 +2cm
| 2℃
| 7℃
 | 8℃
| 6℃
| 7℃
|
| SE F3 | |||||||
| 1,794m | 2℃
| 0℃
+2cm
| 6℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
| 9℃
| 10℃
|
| NE F2 | |||||||
| 1,257m | 8℃
| 6℃
| 9℃
| 13℃
| 15℃
| 12℃
| 13℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,559m | ||||||
| Max Town | 8℃ | 6℃ | 9℃ | 13℃ | 15℃ | 12℃ | 13℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 6℃ | 3℃ | 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.
Leysin 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 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow showers at altitude then light rain showers, light snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,559m to 1,379m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 13℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.
Max 13℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Leysin, 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 Leysin, 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.
Leysin Snow Forecast updated at 09:38 AEDT, next update expected 15:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Leysin
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpes Vaudoises | 11cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Les Diablerets | 6cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Villars - Gryon | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Châtel | - | - | |||||||
| Les Gets | - | - | |||||||
| Avoriaz | 1cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Morillon | - | - | |||||||
| Morzine | 1cm | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Leysin
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Leysin, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Leysin, 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 Leysin 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 Leysin 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 Leysin 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.