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Is Einsiedeln snowsure?

The snowiest week in Einsiedeln is week 2 of January. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week with 22cm of snowfall. Check out the Einsiedeln 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 Einsiedeln

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December13cm2.2 days
January16cm2.3 days
February12cm2.4 days
March10cm1.8 days
April6cm0.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Einsiedeln during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Einsiedeln is 7 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week. Einsiedeln typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1006m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2110m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Einsiedeln. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Einsiedeln in the middle of April but rain is twice as usual as snow and in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 7cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Einsiedeln during week three of April with average maximum temperature 7.7°C and minimum temperature 5.4°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 8km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while powder days that do not coincide with ideal weather conditions also occur, on average one day every second year during this week in any given year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Einsiedeln


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

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

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 Einsiedeln 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.