Davos Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Davos
This is the Snow and Weather for Davos from 12 February.
Updated 12 February 2026 06:44 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Davos.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Davos Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Davos?
| Next Snow Expected | 12 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 28cm 11in |
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Forecast for today in Davos
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
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up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy early, then heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,756m 5,761ft to resort level ( 1,110m 3,642ft ).
Forecast times for Davos are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Davos is reporting "hard / powder".*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Davos Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 91cm 36in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 33cm 13in |
| Snow Conditions | hard powder |
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| Last Snow | 11 February |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +5cm +2in |
| Pistes Open | (60%) |
| Lifts Open | 41 Lifts |
Ski area reported to be open, with 41 lifts running.
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| Thu 12 | Fri 13 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | ||||||
| 2,840m 9,318ft | -6℃ 21°F
 +5cm +2in
| -5℃ 22°F
| -8℃ 18°F
 +4cm +2in
| -12℃ 11°F
+2cm +1in
| -10℃ 14°F
 +5cm +2in
| -12℃ 11°F
+5cm +2in
| -9℃ 17°F
+5cm +2in
|
| 1,975m 6,480ft | 0℃ 33°F
+5cm +2in
| 1℃ 34°F
| -2℃ 28°F
+4cm +2in
| -6℃ 22°F
+2cm +1in
| -4℃ 25°F
+5cm +2in
| -5℃ 23°F
+4cm +1in
| -3℃ 26°F
+5cm +2in
|
| 1,110m 3,642ft | 6℃ 42°F
| 6℃ 44°F
| 4℃ 38°F
+4cm +2in
| 0℃ 32°F
+2cm +1in
| 2℃ 35°F
+7cm +3in
| 1℃ 33°F
+5cm +2in
| 2℃ 36°F
+4cm +2in
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| Snow Line | varying 1,756m 5,761ft | 1,110m 3,642ft | varying 1,264m 4,147ft | 1,110m 3,642ft | varying 1,141m 3,743ft | 1,110m 3,642ft | varying 1,202m 3,944ft |
| Max Town | 6℃ 42°F | 6℃ 44°F | 4℃ 38°F | 0℃ 32°F | 2℃ 35°F | 1℃ 33°F | 2℃ 36°F |
| Min Town | -2℃ 29°F | -3℃ 26°F | -4℃ 24°F | -7℃ 19°F | -5℃ 24°F | -9℃ 16°F | -7℃ 19°F |
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.
Snow Forecast near Davos
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silbertal | 10cm 4in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Schruns | 7cm 3in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Klosters | 11cm 4in | 33cm 13in | |||||||
| Lenzerheide - Valbella | 9cm 3in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| St. Moritz | 6cm 2in | 24cm 9in | |||||||
| Livigno | 5cm 2in | 21cm 8in |
Snow Reliability
Davos typically enjoys a reliable snow cover, with average depths of 100-300 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, it's advisable to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Davos
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Davos, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Davos, 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 Davos 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 Davos 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 Davos 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.