Grand St Bernard Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Grand St Bernard
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This is the Snow Forecast for Grand St Bernard, Switzerland for 16 days from 30 April.
Updated 30 April 2025 04:38 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 5 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 27cm 11in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Grand St Bernard.
Forecast for today in Grand St Bernard
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Argentière ( 23km 14 miles from Grand St Bernard) is reporting “Fresh Snow” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Grand St Bernard Snow Report
Snow report from Argentière ( 23km 14 miles from Grand St Bernard)
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow |
|---|
Grand St Bernard 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | Sat 03 | Sun 04 | Mon 05 | Tue 06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 2,800m 9,186ft | 5℃ 41°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 8℃ 47°F
 | 5℃ 42°F
 | 0℃ 33°F
 +14cm +6in
| 1℃ 33°F
 +5cm +2in
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 2,355m 7,726ft | 10℃ 49°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 2℃ 35°F
 +5cm +2in
| 5℃ 41°F
+3cm +1in
|
| 1,910m 6,266ft | 13℃ 56°F
| 15℃ 58°F
| 16℃ 61°F
 | 14℃ 58°F
| 10℃ 51°F
| 7℃ 45°F
 | 10℃ 50°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,519m 8,264ft | varying 2,409m 7,904ft | |||||
| Max Town | 13℃ 56°F | 15℃ 58°F | 16℃ 61°F | 14℃ 58°F | 10℃ 51°F | 7℃ 45°F | 10℃ 50°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | 5℃ 41°F | 6℃ 42°F | 7℃ 44°F | 5℃ 40°F | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 35°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.
Grand St Bernard 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 13℃ 56°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 16℃ 61°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 61°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 14℃ 58°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light rain then light rain showers, thunderstorms later.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 14cm up to 6in New Snow
Light rain, rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,519m 8,264ft to 2,259m 7,411ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Clear spells, thunderstorms, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,409m 7,904ft to 1,949m 6,394ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Grand St Bernard, 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 Grand St Bernard, 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.
Grand St Bernard Snow Forecast updated at 04:38 UTC, next update expected 10:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Grand St Bernard
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | - | 67cm 27in | |||||||
| Argentière | - | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | - | 38cm 15in | |||||||
| La Rosière | - | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | - | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| St Gervais Mont-Blanc | - | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| Les Houches | - | 4cm 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grand St Bernard
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grand St Bernard, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grand St Bernard, 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 Grand St Bernard 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 Grand St Bernard 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 Grand St Bernard 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.