Chur 7-Day Snow Forecast

Chur Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 11 April 2026 19:47 CDT

Snow Forecast for Chur

Snow and Weather from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Chur Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Chur?

Chur Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,387m)
Next Snow Expected	24 April
Next Snow Amount	8cm
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	-

Forecast for today in Chur

Max 20℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Chur are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Chur from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Sun 12	Mon 13	Tue 14	Wed 15	Thu 16	Fri 17	Sat 18
Wind
2,174m	8℃	6℃ +1cm	1℃	7℃	6℃	6℃	6℃

1,387m	15℃	13℃	7℃	14℃	13℃	13℃	14℃

600m	20℃	18℃	12℃	19℃	19℃	18℃	19℃
Snow Line		varying 1,908m to 1,877m	varying 1,831m to 1,754m
Max Town	20℃	18℃	12℃	19℃	19℃	18℃	19℃
Min Town	8℃	9℃	9℃	8℃	10℃	9℃	6℃

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 Chur

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Chur
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Flims	7cm	9cm
Arosa Lenzerheide	6cm	8cm
Klosters	7cm	8cm
Lenzerheide - Valbella	8cm	8cm
Davos	6cm	7cm
Laax	7cm	7cm
Feldis	3cm	3cm

Snow Reliability

Chur typically sees reliable snow conditions, with average depths ranging from 50 to 150 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow information, be sure to check J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chur

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Chur, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Chur, 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 Chur 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 Chur 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 Chur 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.