Maloja Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Maloja
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This is the Snow Forecast for Maloja, Switzerland for 15 days from 18 April.
Updated 17 April 2025 13:32 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 19 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 17cm |
| Next 7 Days | 36cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Maloja.
Forecast for today in Maloja
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, fog later.
Maloja has 17cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Maloja Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 86cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Last Snow | 31 March |
Maloja 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | S F2 | |||||
| 3,300m | -5℃
| -5℃
+1cm
| -5℃
 +15cm
| -5℃
 +8cm
| -3℃
| -3℃
+1cm
| -6℃
 +10cm
|
| S F2 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 2,500m | -1℃
| 0℃
 +1cm
| 0℃
+16cm
| -1℃
+8cm
| 3℃
| 2℃
| 0℃
+8cm
|
| 1,700m | 5℃
| 6℃
| 6℃
 | 5℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
| 6℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,969m | varying 2,159m | varying 2,309m | varying 2,129m | varying 2,299m | varying 2,069m | |
| Max Town | 5℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | 2℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | -1℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ |
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.
Maloja 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 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, fog later.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 1cm New Snow
Fog, cloudy, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,159m to 2,119m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 15cm New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then light rain, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,309m to 2,049m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 8cm New Snow
Rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,129m to 2,049m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Freezing fog first, clear sky then clear spells, fair later.
Max 9℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
23
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,299m to 2,079m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
up to 10cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then moderate/heavy snow showers at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,069m to 1,919m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Maloja, 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 Maloja, 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.
Maloja Snow Forecast updated at 13:32 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Maloja
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madesimo | 13cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Avers / Cresta | 11cm | 36cm | |||||||
| St. Moritz | 8cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Livigno | 4cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Urmein / Oberheinzenberg | 1cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Lenzerheide - Valbella | - | 15cm | |||||||
| Samedan | - | 5cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Maloja
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Maloja, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Maloja, 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 Maloja 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 Maloja 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 Maloja 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.