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Maloja Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Maloja Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Maloja

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

Updated 06 May 2025 20:39 AEST.

Maloja Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours10cm
Next 7 Days19cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Maloja

Max 8℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2cm New Snow

ShwrsCloudCloudLt Rain

Rain showers, cloudy, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,379m to 2,149m, with rain below.

Maloja has 10cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Maloja Snow Report

Maloja Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths44cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Snow in last 24Hrs+1cm

Maloja 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Maloja from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
3,300m
-3℃
Cloud
+2cm
-3℃
Snow
+5cm
-5℃
Snow
+3cm
-4℃
Snow
+6cm
-2℃
Cloud
0℃
Fair
+1cm
0℃
Mixed
+2cm
2,500m
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Snow
+6cm
0℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
3℃
Fair
6℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
1,700m
8℃
Cloud
8℃
Snow
7℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
9℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
11℃
Lt Rain
Snow Line

varying 2,379m
to 2,149m

varying 2,149m
to 1,909m

varying 2,259m
to 2,049m

varying 2,329m
to 2,049m

varying 2,609m
to 2,579m

varying 2,589m
to 2,379m

Max Town8℃8℃7℃7℃9℃12℃11℃
Min Town4℃2℃2℃3℃1℃0℃4℃

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.

Maloja 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℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2cm New Snow

ShwrsCloudCloudLt Rain

Rain showers, cloudy, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,379m to 2,149m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 5cm New Snow

Lt RainSnowCloudCloud

Light rain showers, snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,149m to 1,909m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 2,259m to 2,049m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 6cm New Snow

Lt RainShwrsMixedFog

Light rain first, rain showers then clear spells, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,329m to 2,049m, 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

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FogCloudMixedMixed

Fog, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 12℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 1cm New Snow

FogMixedShwrsFog

Fog first, clear spells then rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,609m to 2,579m, with rain below.

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
12

up to 2cm New Snow

MixedMixedLt RainFog

Clear spells, light rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,589m to 2,379m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Maloja, 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 Maloja, 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.

Maloja Snow Forecast updated at 20:39 AEST, next update expected 02:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Maloja

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Maloja
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Madesimo9cm 13cm
Avers / Cresta7cm 9cm
St. Moritz5cm 9cm
Lenzerheide - Valbella4cm 6cm
Livigno3cm 5cm
Urmein / Oberheinzenberg1cm 2cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Maloja

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