Frutigen Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Frutigen
This is the Snow and Weather for Frutigen from 20 January.
Updated 20 January 2026 08:07 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Frutigen.
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Frutigen Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Frutigen?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm 3in |
Forecast for today in Frutigen
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Frutigen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Kandersteg ( 10km 6 miles from Frutigen) is reporting “wet / hard” with up to 8cm 3in new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Frutigen Snow Report
Snow report from Kandersteg ( 10km 6 miles from Frutigen)
| Upper Snow Depths | 30cm 12in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 10cm 4in |
| Snow Conditions | wet hard |
| Last Snow | 11 January |
All runs are open, but only 7 of {1} lifts are running.
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| Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,340m 7,677ft | -2℃ 28°F
| 0℃ 32°F
| -2℃ 29°F
| -3℃ 26°F
| -5℃ 23°F
+3cm +1in
| -5℃ 22°F
+1cm
| -9℃ 16°F
 +3cm +1in
|
| 1,570m 5,151ft | 4℃ 39°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 3℃ 38°F
 | 3℃ 37°F
| 1℃ 33°F
+5cm +2in
| -1℃ 30°F
+1cm
| -3℃ 26°F
+2cm +1in
|
| 800m 2,625ft | 10℃ 51°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 4℃ 39°F
+3cm +1in
| 2℃ 36°F
| 2℃ 35°F
 +1cm
|
| Snow Line | 800m 2,625ft | 800m 2,625ft | varying 862m 2,828ft | ||||
| Max Town | 10℃ 51°F | 10℃ 49°F | 10℃ 49°F | 9℃ 48°F | 4℃ 39°F | 2℃ 36°F | 2℃ 35°F |
| Min Town | -1℃ 31°F | -1℃ 30°F | -1℃ 30°F | -2℃ 29°F | -2℃ 27°F | -3℃ 27°F | -4℃ 25°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 Frutigen
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken | - | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Grindelwald | - | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Adelboden | - | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Wengen | - | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Kandersteg | - | 3cm 1in |
Snow Reliability
Frutigen typically enjoys good snow reliability, with average snow depths reaching 1.5 to 2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, be sure to check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Frutigen
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Frutigen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Frutigen, 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 Frutigen 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 Frutigen 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 Frutigen 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.