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Engstligenalp Snow History

46.45° N 7.57° E

Weather Forecast for Engstligenalp at 2163 m altitude

Next snow in Engstligenalp:
0.4 cm on Thu 5th
Issued:
6 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)
Forecast update in:
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Is Engstligenalp snowsure?

The snowiest week in Engstligenalp is week 2 of December. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week with 62 cm of snowfall. Check out the Engstligenalp 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 Engstligenalp

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December42 cm3.0 days
January31 cm2.6 days
February29 cm2.5 days
March29 cm3.0 days
April18 cm2.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Engstligenalp during November (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Engstligenalp is 25 cm. There are typically 2.4 snowy days during this week. Engstligenalp normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2163m, based on historical averages over the last 7 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2605m) is slightly above the middle elevation of Engstligenalp. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Engstligenalp at the start of November with a rainy day during this week of November happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 25cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Engstligenalp during week one of November with average maximum temperature 2.5°C and minimum temperature 1.3°C at the middle elevation. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 7km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that don't have cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also occur on average one or two days during this week every year.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Engstligenalp and (2018 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Engstligenalp

 


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Engstligenalp and (2018 – 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 Engstligenalp 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 Engstligenalp and (2018 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Engstligenalp 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 Engstligenalp and (2018 – 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 Engstligenalp 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.