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Obersaxen Snow Forecast - 8th May 2025

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Obersaxen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Obersaxen

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This is the Snow Forecast for Obersaxen, Switzerland for 16 days from 8 May.

Updated 08 May 2025 20:32 AEST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Obersaxen

Max 10℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1cm New Snow

FogCloudCloudLt Rain

Fog, cloudy, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,969m to 1,859m, with rain below.

Obersaxen has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Obersaxen Snow Report

Snow report from Laax (near Obersaxen)

Laax Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths30cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow18 April

Obersaxen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Obersaxen from OpenMeteo
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Wind
2,300m
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Light Snow
+4cm
9℃
Mixed
11℃
Fair
10℃
Lt Rain
4℃
Lt Rain
5℃
Cloud
1,750m
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
12℃
Cloud
13℃
Fair
13℃
Storm
8℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
1,200m
10℃
Cloud
11℃
Lt Rain
15℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
16℃
Clear
12℃
Lt Rain
14℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,969m
to 1,859m

varying 2,089m
to 1,749m

Max Town10℃11℃15℃17℃16℃12℃14℃
Min Town3℃4℃5℃4℃5℃7℃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.

Obersaxen 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 10℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1cm New Snow

FogCloudCloudLt Rain

Fog, cloudy, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,969m to 1,859m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainShwrsLt RainShwrs

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

Snow Line from 2,089m to 1,749m, with rain below.

Max 15℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 17℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Max 16℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearFairCloudCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Max 12℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
13

Snow unlikely

CloudLt RainLt RainCloud

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

Max 14℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Obersaxen, 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 Obersaxen, 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.

Obersaxen Snow Forecast updated at 20:32 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Obersaxen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Obersaxen
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Disentis Sedrun14cm 20cm
Flims6cm 9cm
Lenzerheide - Valbella3cm 6cm
Parpan2cm 6cm
Laax4cm 4cm
Sedrun4cm 4cm
Urmein / Oberheinzenberg4cm 4cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Obersaxen

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