Wirzweli Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Wirzweli
This is the Snow and Weather for Wirzweli from 15 January.
Updated 15 January 2026 08:09 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Wirzweli.
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Wirzweli Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Wirzweli?
| Next Snow? | |
|---|---|
| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Wirzweli. |
Forecast for today in Wirzweli
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Wirzweli are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Wirzweli is reporting “hard / powder” with no new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Wirzweli Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 15cm 6in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 10cm 4in |
| Snow Conditions | hard powder |
| Last Snow | 10 January |
| Lifts Open | 3 Lifts |
Ski area reported to be open, with 3 lifts running.
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| Thu 15 | Fri 16 | Sat 17 | Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,700m 5,577ft | 2℃ 36°F
 | 2℃ 36°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 2℃ 36°F
| 2℃ 35°F
| 1℃ 34°F
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| 1,450m 4,757ft | 4℃ 39°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 5℃ 42°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 3℃ 37°F
|
| 1,200m 3,937ft | 6℃ 42°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 5℃ 42°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 4℃ 40°F
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| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 6℃ 42°F | 5℃ 41°F | 5℃ 41°F | 6℃ 43°F | 5℃ 42°F | 5℃ 41°F | 4℃ 40°F |
| Min Town | -3℃ 27°F | -1℃ 31°F | -1℃ 29°F | 0℃ 32°F | -2℃ 29°F | -8℃ 17°F | -12℃ 10°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 Wirzweli
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andermatt | 6cm 2in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Beckenried | 1cm - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Engelberg | 1cm 1in | 1cm 1in |
Snow Reliability
Wirzweli enjoys excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of around 70 cm during peak season and consistent snowfall throughout winter. For the latest snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Wirzweli
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Wirzweli, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Wirzweli, 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 Wirzweli 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 Wirzweli 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 Wirzweli 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.