Maloja Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Maloja
This is the Snow Forecast for Maloja, Switzerland for 17 days from 15 December.
Updated 15 December 2025 12:39 UTC.
Forecast times for Maloja 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 Maloja.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Maloja Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Maloja?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 35cm 14in |
Forecast for today in Maloja
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Maloja has 2cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Maloja Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 29cm 11in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 15cm 6in |
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Opens:20 Dec |
| Last Snow | 15 December |
The ski area is reported to be closed.
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| Mon 15 | Tue 16 | Wed 17 | Thu 18 | Fri 19 | Sat 20 | Sun 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | ||||||
| 3,300m 10,827ft | -8℃ 17°F
| -8℃ 18°F
 +2cm +1in
| -7℃ 19°F
 | -8℃ 18°F
| -8℃ 17°F
 | -8℃ 18°F
+4cm +2in
| -7℃ 19°F
 +26cm +10in
|
| SE F3 | |||||||
| 2,500m 8,202ft | -3℃ 27°F
| -3℃ 27°F
+2cm +1in
| -3℃ 26°F
| -2℃ 29°F
| -3℃ 27°F
| -2℃ 28°F
+4cm +2in
| -2℃ 29°F
+26cm +10in
|
| 1,700m 5,577ft | 3℃ 37°F
| 2℃ 35°F
+1cm
| 2℃ 36°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 0℃ 33°F
| 0℃ 33°F
|
| Snow Line | 1,700m 5,577ft | 1,849m 6,066ft | 1,849m 6,066ft | ||||
| Max Town | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 36°F | 3℃ 38°F | 3℃ 37°F | 0℃ 33°F | 0℃ 33°F |
| Min Town | -1℃ 31°F | -1℃ 31°F | -2℃ 29°F | -4℃ 24°F | -2℃ 28°F | -3℃ 27°F | -1℃ 31°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 Maloja
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avers / Cresta | 1cm - | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Madesimo | 8cm 3in | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| St. Moritz | - | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Urmein / Oberheinzenberg | - | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Lenzerheide - Valbella | - | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Livigno | - | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Samedan | - | 1cm - |
Snow Reliability
Maloja enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 100 cm during peak season. Snowfall is consistent, but it’s advisable to check J2Ski for the latest snow reports and conditions.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Maloja
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Maloja, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Maloja, 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 Maloja 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 Maloja 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 Maloja 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.