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Bumbach / Schangnau Snow History

46.80° N 7.90° E

Weather Forecast for Bumbach / Schangnau at 1327 m altitude

Issued:
1 pm 06 Oct 2026 (local time)
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Is Bumbach / Schangnau snowsure?

The snowiest week in Bumbach / Schangnau is week 2 of January. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week with 25 cm of snowfall. Check out the Bumbach / Schangnau Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Bumbach / Schangnau

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December15 cm2.3 days
January17 cm2.4 days
February15 cm2.6 days
March13 cm2.2 days
April9 cm1.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Bumbach / Schangnau during October (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of October for Bumbach / Schangnau is 2 cm. There are typically 0.2 snowy days during this week. Bumbach / Schangnau normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1326m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (3070m) is well above the middle elevation of Bumbach / Schangnau. Snow falls on just one day every 5 years in Bumbach / Schangnau at the start of October but in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of October. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 10cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the middle elevation in Bumbach / Schangnau during week one of October with the average afternoon temperature 10.3°C and the minimum temperature 8.4°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 9km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Bumbach / Schangnau and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Bumbach / Schangnau

 


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Bumbach / Schangnau and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Bumbach / Schangnau are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Bumbach / Schangnau and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Bumbach / Schangnau are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Bumbach / Schangnau and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Bumbach / Schangnau are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.