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Lötschental Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Lötschental Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Lötschental

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

Updated 06 May 2025 16:35 AEST.

Lötschental Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours6cm
Next 7 Days15cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Lötschental

Max 11℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Lötschental has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Lötschental Snow Report

Lötschental Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths233cm
Lower Snow Depths21cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow21 April

Lötschental 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Lötschental from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
2,700m
0℃
Freeze Fog
-1℃
Light Snow
+3cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+8cm
2℃
Mixed
4℃
Mixed
5℃
Cloud
2,000m
7℃
Mixed
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
7℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
10℃
Cloud
13℃
Mixed
11℃
Cloud
1,300m
11℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
14℃
Cloud
18℃
Cloud
16℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 2,189m
to 1,959m

varying 2,309m
to 1,829m

varying 1,869m
to 1,749m

Max Town11℃10℃12℃9℃14℃18℃16℃
Min Town5℃4℃4℃5℃6℃4℃6℃

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.

Lötschental 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 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudLt RainLt RainFog

Cloudy, light rain, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,189m to 1,959m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 4cm New Snow

FogCloudShwrsLt Rain

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

Snow Line from 2,309m to 1,829m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 8cm New Snow

Lt RainCloudLt RainCloud

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

Snow Line from 1,869m to 1,749m, with rain below.

Max 14℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudFair

Clear spells, cloudy, fair later.

Max 18℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairClearCloudClear

Fair first, clear sky then cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 16℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

FairFairMixedMixed

Fair early, then clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Lötschental, 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 Lötschental, 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.

Lötschental Snow Forecast updated at 16:35 AEST, next update expected 22:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Lötschental

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Lötschental
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Grimentz16cm 27cm
Grindelwald10cm 27cm
Saas-Fee11cm 25cm
Wengen7cm 18cm
Adelboden7cm 14cm
Crans-Montana6cm 12cm
Kandersteg1cm 4cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lötschental

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