Kandersteg Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Kandersteg
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This is the Snow Forecast for Kandersteg, Switzerland for 16 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 21:31 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 17cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 62cm |
| Next 7 Days | 62cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kandersteg.
Forecast for today in Kandersteg
Max 10℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
9cm to 21cm New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then rain, snow later.
Snow Line from 1,689m to resort level.
Kandersteg has 62cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Kandersteg Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
|---|---|
| Lifts Open | 1 Lifts |
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 1,960m | 5℃
 +21cm
| -1℃
+40cm
| 1℃
 +1cm
| 8℃
 | 8℃
 | 7℃
| 7℃
|
| 1,565m | 7℃
 +17cm
| 0℃
+45cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| 9℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
| 11℃
|
| 1,170m | 10℃
+9cm
| 2℃
+38cm
| 5℃
| 13℃
| 14℃
| 12℃
| 13℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,689m | varying 1,339m | 1,170m | ||||
| Max Town | 10℃ | 2℃ | 5℃ | 13℃ | 14℃ | 12℃ | 13℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 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.
Kandersteg 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 10℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
9cm to 21cm New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then rain, snow later.
Snow Line from 1,689m to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
38cm to 40cm New Snow
Snow first, snow showers then snow, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,339m to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow showers, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 13℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 14℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, thunderstorms, light rain showers later.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then cloudy later.
Max 13℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, thunderstorms, fog later.
This Snow Forecast for Kandersteg, 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 Kandersteg, 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.
Kandersteg Snow Forecast updated at 21:31 CDT, next update expected 00:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Kandersteg
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken | 68cm | 76cm | |||||||
| Grindelwald | 58cm | 73cm | |||||||
| Grimentz | 59cm | 64cm | |||||||
| Adelboden | 62cm | 63cm | |||||||
| Wengen | 56cm | 57cm | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 54cm | 56cm | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 43cm | 50cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kandersteg
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kandersteg, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kandersteg, 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 Kandersteg 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 Kandersteg 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 Kandersteg 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.