Winterhorn Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Winterhorn
This is the Snow Forecast for Winterhorn, Switzerland for 16 days from 7 December.
Updated 06 December 2025 20:39 UTC.
Forecast times for Winterhorn 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 Winterhorn.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Winterhorn Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Winterhorn?
| Next Snow Expected | 7 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm 1in |
Forecast for today in Winterhorn
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
07
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Light snow first, clear spells then light rain, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,259m 7,411ft to resort level.
Andermatt ( 3km 2 miles from Winterhorn) is reporting “Powder Snow” with 8cm 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Winterhorn Snow Report
Snow report from Andermatt ( 3km 2 miles from Winterhorn)
| Upper Snow Depths | 40cm 16in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 16cm 6in |
| Snow Conditions | Powder Snow |
| Last Snow | 5 December |
Ski area reported to be open, with 4 lifts running.
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| Sun 07 | Mon 08 | Tue 09 | Wed 10 | Thu 11 | Fri 12 | Sat 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,460m 8,071ft | -1℃ 30°F
 +8cm +3in
| 2℃ 36°F
 | 3℃ 37°F
| 3℃ 37°F
 | -1℃ 30°F
| 1℃ 33°F
| -2℃ 28°F
|
| S F2 | |||||||
| 1,957m 6,419ft | 2℃ 36°F
+3cm +1in
| 4℃ 40°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 2℃ 35°F
| 0℃ 32°F
| 0℃ 31°F
| -2℃ 28°F
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,453m 4,767ft | 4℃ 39°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 5℃ 42°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 0℃ 32°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,259m 7,411ft | 2,119m 6,952ft | |||||
| Max Town | 4℃ 39°F | 6℃ 43°F | 5℃ 42°F | 6℃ 43°F | 3℃ 37°F | 3℃ 37°F | 0℃ 32°F |
| Min Town | -2℃ 28°F | 2℃ 35°F | 0℃ 32°F | 2℃ 35°F | 0℃ 32°F | 0℃ 31°F | -2℃ 29°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 Winterhorn
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engelberg | 32cm 13in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Bellwald | 15cm 6in | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Andermatt | 13cm 5in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Disentis Sedrun | 10cm 4in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Beckenried | 9cm 4in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Meiringen - Hasliberg | 9cm 4in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Bürglen | 2cm 1in | 2cm 1in |
Snow Reliability
Winterhorn boasts reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 150 cm throughout the season. For the latest information on snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for real-time forecasts.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Winterhorn
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Winterhorn, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Winterhorn, 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 Winterhorn 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 Winterhorn 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 Winterhorn 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.