Urmein / Oberheinzenberg Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Urmein / Oberheinzenberg
This is the Snow and Weather for Urmein / Oberheinzenberg from 22 January.
Updated 21 January 2026 17:13 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Urmein / Oberheinzenberg.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Urmein / Oberheinzenberg Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Urmein / Oberheinzenberg?
| Next Snow Expected | 23 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm 8in |
Forecast for today in Urmein / Oberheinzenberg
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -6℃ 21°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 21°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Urmein / Oberheinzenberg are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Laax ( 17km 10 miles from Urmein / Oberheinzenberg) is reporting “powder / hard” with up to 20cm 8in new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Urmein / Oberheinzenberg Snow Report
Snow report from Laax ( 17km 10 miles from Urmein / Oberheinzenberg)
| Upper Snow Depths | 60cm 24in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 5cm 2in |
| Snow Conditions | powder hard |
| Last Snow | 11 January |
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| Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,183m 7,162ft | -1℃ 30°F
| -3℃ 27°F
+2cm +1in
| -3℃ 26°F
+1cm
| -5℃ 23°F
 +3cm +1in
| -8℃ 17°F
 +4cm +2in
| -4℃ 25°F
 | -2℃ 27°F
+4cm +1in
|
| 1,718m 5,636ft | 2℃ 35°F
| 0℃ 32°F
+2cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
+1cm
| -2℃ 28°F
+3cm +1in
| -5℃ 23°F
+4cm +2in
| -1℃ 30°F
| 1℃ 33°F
+4cm +1in
|
| 1,253m 4,111ft | 6℃ 43°F
| 3℃ 38°F
+1cm
| 3℃ 37°F
+2cm +1in
| 0℃ 33°F
+2cm +1in
| -2℃ 29°F
+4cm +2in
| 0℃ 33°F
| 4℃ 39°F
+2cm +1in
|
| Snow Line | 1,253m 4,111ft | 1,253m 4,111ft | 1,253m 4,111ft | 1,253m 4,111ft | varying 1,622m 5,322ft | ||
| Max Town | 6℃ 43°F | 3℃ 38°F | 3℃ 37°F | 0℃ 33°F | -2℃ 29°F | 0℃ 33°F | 4℃ 39°F |
| Min Town | -6℃ 21°F | -5℃ 23°F | -4℃ 26°F | -6℃ 20°F | -4℃ 24°F | -11℃ 12°F | -4℃ 24°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 Urmein / Oberheinzenberg
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Moritz | 5cm 2in | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Madesimo | 5cm 2in | 24cm 9in | |||||||
| Davos | 3cm 1in | 19cm 7in | |||||||
| Bergün / Bravuogn | 5cm 2in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Lenzerheide - Valbella | 3cm 1in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Flims | 2cm 1in | 14cm 6in | |||||||
| Laax | 1cm - | 12cm 5in |
Snow Reliability
Urmein typically enjoys reliable snow conditions with an average snow depth of 80-150 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow reports and updates, be sure to check J2Ski for the most accurate information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Urmein / Oberheinzenberg
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Urmein / Oberheinzenberg, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Urmein / Oberheinzenberg, 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 Urmein / Oberheinzenberg 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 Urmein / Oberheinzenberg 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 Urmein / Oberheinzenberg 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.