San Bernardino Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for San Bernardino
This is the Snow Forecast for San Bernardino, Switzerland for 16 days from 16 December.
Updated 15 December 2025 16:37 CST.
Forecast times for San Bernardino are in Central European Time (Europe/Zurich).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for San Bernardino.
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San Bernardino Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in San Bernardino?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 18cm |
Forecast for today in San Bernardino
Max 0℃
Min -2℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -2℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
16
6cm to 7cm New Snow
Clear spells, light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
San Bernardino has 7cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
San Bernardino Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Closed |
|---|---|
| Planned Closing | |
| Sunday 29th March 2026 | |
The ski area is reported to be closed.
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| Tue 16 | Wed 17 | Thu 18 | Fri 19 | Sat 20 | Sun 21 | Mon 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F3 | SW F2 | NE F2 | ||||
| 2,530m | -4℃
+7cm
| -2℃
 | -3℃
 | -3℃
| -2℃
| -5℃
 +9cm
| -7℃
 +4cm
|
| NE F2 | |||||||
| 2,069m | -1℃
+6cm
| 1℃
| 0℃
 | 0℃
| 1℃
| -2℃
+9cm
| -4℃
+4cm
|
| 1,607m | 0℃
+6cm
| 3℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
| -2℃
+9cm
| -2℃
+3cm
|
| Snow Line | 1,607m | 1,607m | 1,607m | ||||
| Max Town | 0℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | -3℃ | -4℃ | -5℃ |
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 San Bernardino
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madesimo | 7cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Avers / Cresta | 1cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Splügen / Rheinwald | - | 14cm | |||||||
| Urmein / Oberheinzenberg | - | 13cm | |||||||
| Brigels | - | 9cm | |||||||
| Brigels-Waltensburg-Andiast | - | 9cm |
Snow Reliability
San Bernardino typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 100 cm during peak season. For the latest snow reports and updates, check J2Ski for accurate information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in San Bernardino
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to San Bernardino, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino 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.