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 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 10:32 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 17 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 11cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 80cm |
| Next 7 Days | 84cm |
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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 8℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 44cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, rain showers then rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,459m to 1,889m, with rain below.
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Updated 16 April 2025 12:40 AEST
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Lötschental over the next 2 days.
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Lötschental is reporting "spring snow / hard".
Lötschental Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 192cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | spring snow hard |
| Pistes Open | (52%) |
| Lifts Open | 6 Lifts |
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | S F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | SE F3 | ||
| 2,700m | -1℃
 +44cm
| -1℃
 +35cm
| -2℃
| 2℃
 | 2℃
| -1℃
 +2cm
| 0℃
+3cm
|
| NW F2 | NW F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 2,000m | 4℃
 | 5℃
+11cm
| 4℃
| 8℃
 | 7℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
|
| NW F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 1,300m | 8℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
| 12℃
| 12℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,459m | varying 2,409m | varying 1,739m | varying 2,179m | varying 2,229m | varying 2,319m | |
| Max Town | 8℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ | 12℃ | 12℃ | 11℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 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 8℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 44cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, rain showers then rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,459m to 1,889m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 35cm New Snow
Rain, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,409m to 1,609m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Light rain first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Max 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,229m to 2,129m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 3cm New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,319m to 2,119m, with rain below.
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 10:32 AEST, next update expected 16:00 AEST.
Snow Forecast near Lötschental
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saas-Fee | 133cm | 161cm | |||||||
| Grindelwald | 58cm | 73cm | |||||||
| Grimentz | 59cm | 64cm | |||||||
| Adelboden | 62cm | 63cm | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 62cm | 62cm | |||||||
| Wengen | 56cm | 57cm | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 54cm | 56cm |
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.