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Churwalden Snow History

Weather Forecast for Churwalden at 1845m altitude

Issued: 7 pm 03 May 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Churwalden: 2.6cm on Wed 6th  (after 9 PM)

Is Churwalden snowsure?

The snowiest week in Churwalden is week 1 of December. There are typically 3.3 snowy days during this week with 28cm of snowfall. Check out the Churwalden 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 Churwalden

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December23cm3.1 days
January21cm3.1 days
February18cm3.1 days
March16cm3.0 days
April13cm2.2 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Churwalden during May (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Churwalden is 10 cm. There are typically 1.5 snowy days during this week.Churwalden prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1845m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2430m) is slightly above the mid altitude of Churwalden. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Churwalden at the start of May but rain is more likely than snow with an average of two or three rainy days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 10cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Churwalden during week one of May with average maximum temperature 4.7°C and minimum temperature 2.7°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 7km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Churwalden and (2007 – 2024).

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Summer

Churwalden


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Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Churwalden and (2007 – 2024)

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 Churwalden 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 Churwalden and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Churwalden 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 Churwalden and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Churwalden 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.

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