Parpan Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Parpan
This is the Snow and Weather for Parpan from 18 January.
Updated 17 January 2026 23:24 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Parpan.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Parpan Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Parpan?
| Next Snow Expected | 25 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 2cm 1in |
Forecast for today in Parpan
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min -2℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 27°F and rising to 5℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, fair later.
Forecast times for Parpan are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Davos ( 21km 13 miles from Parpan) is reporting “hard / powder” with up to 2cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Parpan Snow Report
Snow report from Davos ( 21km 13 miles from Parpan)
| Upper Snow Depths | 92cm 36in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 33cm 13in |
| Snow Conditions | hard powder |
| Last Snow | 11 January |
Ski area reported to be open, with 39 lifts running.
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| Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,865m 9,400ft | -5℃ 22°F
| -6℃ 20°F
| -6℃ 21°F
 | -5℃ 22°F
| -7℃ 20°F
| -8℃ 17°F
| -7℃ 19°F
 +1cm
|
| 2,168m 7,111ft | -1℃ 31°F
| -2℃ 29°F
| -2℃ 29°F
| -1℃ 31°F
| -2℃ 28°F
| -4℃ 26°F
| -2℃ 27°F
+1cm
|
| 1,470m 4,823ft | 5℃ 42°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 4℃ 40°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 3℃ 36°F
 +1cm
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| Snow Line | varying 1,608m 5,276ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 5℃ 42°F | 4℃ 39°F | 4℃ 40°F | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 38°F | 3℃ 37°F | 3℃ 36°F |
| Min Town | -2℃ 27°F | -5℃ 22°F | -7℃ 19°F | -11℃ 12°F | -10℃ 14°F | -11℃ 13°F | -9℃ 16°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 Parpan
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madesimo | - | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| St. Moritz | - | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Laax | - | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Flims | - | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Davos | - | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Klosters | - | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Lenzerheide - Valbella | - | 2cm 1in |
Snow Reliability
Parpan typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 80-100 cm during peak season. For up-to-date snowfall information, check J2Ski for the latest details.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Parpan
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Parpan, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Parpan, 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 Parpan 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 Parpan 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 Parpan 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.