Ernen Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Ernen
This is the Snow Forecast for Ernen, Switzerland for 17 days from 6 December.
Updated 06 December 2025 14:30 UTC.
Forecast times for Ernen are in Central European Time (Europe/Zurich).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ernen.
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Ernen Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Ernen?
| Next Snow Expected | 7 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 11cm 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 11cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 11cm 4in |
Forecast for today in Ernen
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 23°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
06
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Powder Alert!
Updated 06 December 2025 14:39 UTC
Powder Possible :- 11cm 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ernen over the next 2 days.
Ernen Snow Report
Snow report from Bellwald ( 3km 2 miles from Ernen)
| Upper Snow Depths | 20cm 8in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 5cm 2in |
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Opens:13 Dec |
| Last Snow | 21 November |
Ski area reported to be open, with 1 lifts running.
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| Sat 06 | Sun 07 | Mon 08 | Tue 09 | Wed 10 | Thu 11 | Fri 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,292m 7,520ft | -1℃ 30°F
| -2℃ 29°F
 +13cm +5in
| 2℃ 36°F
| 2℃ 35°F
 | 3℃ 37°F
 | 2℃ 36°F
| 0℃ 32°F
|
| 1,764m 5,786ft | 1℃ 34°F
| 1℃ 34°F
 +11cm +4in
| 3℃ 37°F
| 4℃ 38°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 2℃ 35°F
|
| 1,235m 4,052ft | 5℃ 40°F
| 3℃ 37°F
 +2cm +1in
| 5℃ 41°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 5℃ 42°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,909m 6,263ft | varying 1,969m 6,460ft | |||||
| Max Town | 5℃ 40°F | 3℃ 37°F | 5℃ 41°F | 5℃ 41°F | 6℃ 43°F | 6℃ 43°F | 5℃ 42°F |
| Min Town | -5℃ 23°F | 1℃ 33°F | 3℃ 36°F | 1℃ 35°F | 2℃ 35°F | 0℃ 33°F | 2℃ 36°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 Ernen
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken | 31cm 12in | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| Grindelwald | 16cm 6in | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Bellwald | 15cm 6in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 9cm 4in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| San Domenico | 9cm 4in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Wengen | 4cm 2in | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 3cm 1in | 3cm 1in |
Snow Reliability
Ernen typically enjoys reliable snowfall throughout the winter season, with an average snow depth of around 80-150 cm. To ensure optimal conditions, check the latest snow reports on J2Ski before planning your visit.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ernen
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ernen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ernen, 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 Ernen 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 Ernen 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 Ernen 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.