Melchsee-Frutt Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 14 November 2026 18:44 AEDT
Snow Forecast for Melchsee-Frutt
Snow and Weather from 14 November.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Melchsee-Frutt Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Melchsee-Frutt?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 28cm |
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Forecast for today in Melchsee-Frutt
Max 10℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
14
Snow unlikely
Fog first, fair then clear sky, fog later.
Forecast times for Melchsee-Frutt are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
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| Sat 14 | Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,255m | 0℃
| 0℃
 | -2℃
+4cm
| 1℃
| 0℃
+7cm
| 0℃
 +6cm
| -4℃
 +16cm
|
| 1,668m | 4℃
| 4℃
| 2℃
+3cm
| 4℃
 | 4℃
+1cm
| 3℃
+4cm
| 0℃
+17cm
|
| 1,080m | 10℃
| 11℃
| 7℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
 | 8℃
| 4℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,280m | varying 1,834m | varying 2,065m | varying 2,234m | varying 2,111m | varying 1,465m | |
| Max Town | 10℃ | 11℃ | 7℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ | 8℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 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.
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Snow Forecast near Melchsee-Frutt
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindelwald | 4cm | 55cm | |||||||
| Engelberg | 7cm | 51cm | |||||||
| Andermatt | 3cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Interlaken | 3cm | 35cm | |||||||
| Wengen | 5cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Bürglen | 4cm | 30cm | |||||||
| Beckenried | 7cm | 18cm |
How reliable is the snow in Melchsee-Frutt?
Melchsee-Frutt enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths reaching up to 150 cm during peak season. To stay updated on the latest snow reports, check J2Ski for accurate information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Melchsee-Frutt
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Melchsee-Frutt, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Melchsee-Frutt, 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 Melchsee-Frutt 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 Melchsee-Frutt 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 Melchsee-Frutt 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.