Brig Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Brig
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This is the Snow Forecast for Brig, Switzerland for 16 days from 18 April.
Updated 18 April 2025 01:38 CDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Brig.
Forecast for today in Brig
Max 14℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Light snow at altitude first, rain showers then fair, clear sky later.
Saas-Fee (24km from Brig) is reporting “Powder Snow” with 8cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Brig Snow Report
Snow report from Saas-Fee (24km from Brig)
| Upper Snow Depths | 270cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 15cm |
| Snow Conditions | Powder Snow |
| Last Snow | 16 April |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +20cm |
Brig 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | NW F2 | NW F2 | ||||
| 2,600m | 1℃
 | 3℃
 | -1℃
 +7cm
| 2℃
| 3℃
| -1℃
| -2℃
 +4cm
|
| SE F2 | NE F2 | NW F2 | NW F3 | ||||
| 1,640m | 6℃
| 7℃
| 7℃
 | 9℃
| 9℃
| 10℃
| 7℃
|
| 680m | 14℃
| 16℃
| 12℃
| 14℃
| 14℃
| 15℃
| 12℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,039m | varying 2,029m | varying 1,949m | ||||
| Max Town | 14℃ | 16℃ | 12℃ | 14℃ | 14℃ | 15℃ | 12℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 5℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ |
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.
Brig Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 14℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Light snow at altitude first, rain showers then fair, clear sky later.
Max 16℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 12℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 7cm New Snow
Clear spells first, light rain then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,029m to 1,989m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.
Max 14℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, fair later.
Max 15℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
23
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.
Max 12℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
up to 4cm New Snow
Clear spells first, light rain then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,949m to 1,919m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Brig, Switzerland gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Brig, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Brig Snow Forecast updated at 01:38 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Brig
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wengen | - | 19cm | |||||||
| Adelboden | - | 12cm | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 5cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | - | 7cm | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 1cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Grimentz | - | 4cm | |||||||
| Zermatt | - | 3cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Brig
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Brig, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Brig, 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 Brig 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 Brig 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 Brig 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.