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Gurnigel Snow History

46.77° N 7.45° E

Weather Forecast for Gurnigel at 1486m altitude

Issued:
1 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)
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Is Gurnigel snowsure?

The snowiest week in Gurnigel is week 2 of January. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 25cm of snowfall. Check out the Gurnigel 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 Gurnigel

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December18cm2.5 days
January18cm2.6 days
February16cm2.8 days
March14cm2.4 days
April11cm1.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Gurnigel during September (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of September for Gurnigel is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Gurnigel normal weather and snow conditions during the second week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1486m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3439m) is far above the mid altitude of Gurnigel. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Gurnigel in the middle of September but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Gurnigel during week two of September with the average afternoon temperature 12.0°C and the minimum temperature 10.4°C. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Generally light winds (average 10km/h).


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Gurnigel


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Gurnigel 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 Gurnigel 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 Gurnigel 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 Gurnigel 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 Gurnigel 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 Gurnigel 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.