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Obersaxen Snow Forecast - 10th January 2025

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Obersaxen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Obersaxen

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This is the Snow Forecast for Obersaxen, Switzerland for 16 days from 10 January.

Updated 10 January 2025 06:37 CST.

Obersaxen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected10 January
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days4cm
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Forecast for today in Obersaxen

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
10

2cm to 3cm New Snow

MixedMixedSnowLight Snow

Clear spells, snow showers, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Laax (near Obersaxen) is reporting “powder / hard” with 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Obersaxen Snow Report

Snow report from Laax (near Obersaxen)

Laax Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths105cm
Lower Snow Depths5cm
Snow Conditionspowder hard
Last Snow10 January
Snow in last 24Hrs+15cm

Obersaxen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Obersaxen from OpenMeteo
Fri
10
Sat
11
Sun
12
Mon
13
Tue
14
Wed
15
Thu
16
WindNW F3NW F2
2,300m
-8℃
Snow
+3cm
-9℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-11℃
Clear
-6℃
Clear
-2℃
Mixed
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
3℃
Clear
1,750m
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-9℃
Fair
-5℃
Clear
-1℃
Mixed
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
4℃
Fair
1,200m
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-6℃
Clear
-5℃
Clear
1℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Clear
Snow Line

1,200m

1,200m

varying 1,719m
to 1,599m

Max Town-2℃-3℃-6℃-5℃1℃6℃8℃
Min Town-4℃-9℃-12℃-12℃-6℃-1℃4℃

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 at a glance

Snow Forecast by day for Obersaxen
FriSatSunMonTueWedThu
Snow
to
base
Snow
to
base

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Obersaxen.

Obersaxen 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
10

2cm to 3cm New Snow

MixedMixedSnowLight Snow

Clear spells, snow showers, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
11

2cm New Snow

Light SnowLt Snow ShwrsMixedMixed

Light snow, light snow showers, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
13

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
14

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudMixed

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
15

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudLt RainCloud

Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
16

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearFair

Clear spells first, fair then clear sky, fair later.

This Snow Forecast for Obersaxen, 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 Obersaxen, 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.

Obersaxen Snow Forecast updated at 06:37 CST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Obersaxen

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Obersaxen

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Obersaxen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Obersaxen, 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 Obersaxen is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, 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 Obersaxen 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 Obersaxen 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.