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Elm Snow Forecast - 18th April 2026

Elm Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 18 April 2026 00:47 UTC

Snow Forecast for Elm

Snow and Weather from 18 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Elm Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Elm?

Elm Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,550m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Elm.

Forecast for today in Elm

Max 16℃ 61°F
Min 1℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 61°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFairMixed

Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.

Forecast times for Elm are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Elm from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
Wind
2,100m 6,890ft
6℃ 43°F
Fair
3℃ 38°F
Light Snow
2℃ 35°F
Cloud
1℃ 34°F
Fair
2℃ 36°F
Fair
3℃ 36°F
Clear
4℃ 39°F
Clear
1,550m 5,085ft
13℃ 55°F
Fair
10℃ 49°F
Lt Drizzle
8℃ 45°F
Mixed
7℃ 44°F
Fair
8℃ 46°F
Mixed
8℃ 47°F
Clear
10℃ 51°F
Clear
1,000m 3,281ft
16℃ 61°F
Fair
13℃ 56°F
Lt Drizzle
11℃ 52°F
Mixed
10℃ 50°F
Fair
11℃ 52°F
Mixed
12℃ 53°F
Clear
14℃ 57°F
Clear
Snow Line

varying 2,031m 6,663ft
to 1,923m 6,309ft

varying 1,923m 6,309ft
to 1,677m 5,502ft

varying 1,538m 5,046ft
to 1,415m 4,642ft

Max Town 16℃ 61°F 13℃ 56°F 11℃ 52°F 10℃ 50°F 11℃ 52°F 12℃ 53°F 14℃ 57°F
Min Town 1℃ 35°F 6℃ 42°F 5℃ 42°F 4℃ 38°F 2℃ 35°F -3℃ 26°F 1℃ 33°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 Elm

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Elm
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Wildhaus 4cm 2in 7cm 3in
Flims 2cm 1in 6cm 2in
Lenzerheide - Valbella 3cm 1in 5cm 2in
Schwägalp 5cm 2in 5cm 2in
Laax 1cm - 4cm 1in
Disentis Sedrun- 1cm -

Snow Reliability

Elm enjoys reliable snow conditions, typically featuring a snow depth of 50-100 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow reports and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Elm

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