Leukerbad Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 05 May 2026 01:47 UTC
Snow Forecast for Leukerbad
Snow and Weather from 5 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Leukerbad Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Leukerbad?
| Next Snow Expected | 13 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 26cm 10in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 2cm 1in |
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Forecast for today in Leukerbad
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
05
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then fair later.
Snow Line from 1,779m 5,837ft to 1,625m 5,331ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Leukerbad are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
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| Tue 05 | Wed 06 | Thu 07 | Fri 08 | Sat 09 | Sun 10 | Mon 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,850m 9,350ft | 1℃ 35°F
 +1cm
| -1℃ 30°F
 +3cm +1in
| 2℃ 36°F
 | 3℃ 38°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 7℃ 45°F
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| SE F2 | |||||||
| 2,130m 6,988ft | 6℃ 43°F
| 3℃ 38°F
+1cm
| 7℃ 44°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 11℃ 51°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 12℃ 53°F
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| 1,410m 4,626ft | 10℃ 50°F
| 8℃ 46°F
 | 12℃ 53°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 16℃ 60°F
| 12℃ 54°F
 | 17℃ 63°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,779m 5,837ft | varying 2,272m 7,454ft | varying 1,979m 6,493ft | ||||
| Max Town | 10℃ 50°F | 8℃ 46°F | 12℃ 53°F | 13℃ 56°F | 16℃ 60°F | 12℃ 54°F | 17℃ 63°F |
| Min Town | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 36°F | -1℃ 29°F | 2℃ 35°F | 4℃ 38°F | 5℃ 41°F | 5℃ 41°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 Leukerbad
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saas-Fee | 7cm 3in | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 10cm 4in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Nendaz | 8cm 3in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 2cm 1in | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Wengen | 2cm 1in | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 1cm 1in | 1cm 1in |
Snow Reliability
Leukerbad typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 50 to 200 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow information, including current conditions, check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Leukerbad
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Leukerbad, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Leukerbad, 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 Leukerbad 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 Leukerbad 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 Leukerbad 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.