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Pontresina Snow Forecast - 2nd April 2025

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Pontresina Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Pontresina

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This is the Snow Forecast for Pontresina, Switzerland for 16 days from 2 April.

Updated 03 April 2025 07:38 AEDT.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Pontresina

Max 7℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

FairFairFairFair

Fair.

Pontresina is reporting "Powder Snow".

Pontresina Snow Report

Pontresina Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths145cm
Snow ConditionsPowder Snow
Last Snow31 March
Snow in last 24Hrs+4cm
Pistes Open (20%)
Lifts Open6 Lifts

Pontresina 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Pontresina from OpenMeteo
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
WindSE F2NW F2S F3
3,300m
-5℃
Fair
-3℃
Clear
-2℃
Clear
-1℃
Clear
-4℃
Clear
-5℃
Clear
-9℃
Cloud
SE F2SW F3
2,500m
1℃
Fair
3℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
2℃
Clear
1℃
Clear
-3℃
Fair
1,700m
7℃
Fair
10℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
2℃
Cloud
Snow Line
Max Town7℃10℃11℃9℃7℃6℃2℃
Min Town-3℃-1℃2℃0℃0℃-2℃-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.

Pontresina 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 7℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

FairFairFairFair

Fair.

Max 10℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Max 11℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 9℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 7℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 6℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 2℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

ClearFairCloudMixed

Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Pontresina, 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 Pontresina, 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.

Pontresina Snow Forecast updated at 07:38 AEDT, next update expected 13:00 AEDT.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Pontresina

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