Is Kandersteg snowsure?
The snowiest week in Kandersteg is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 40 cm of snowfall. Check out the Kandersteg 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 Kandersteg
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 24 cm | 2.9 days |
| January | 29 cm | 3.1 days |
| February | 23 cm | 3.4 days |
| March | 23 cm | 3.0 days |
| April | 13 cm | 1.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Kandersteg during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Kandersteg is 13 cm. There are typically 1.3 snowy days during this week.Kandersteg expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1580m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2386m) is far above the mid altitude of Kandersteg. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Kandersteg at the end of April but rain is twice as likely as snow because on average there are three days during this particular week each year when it rains instead. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 13cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Kandersteg during week four of April with average maximum temperature 5.8°C and minimum temperature 3.7°C at the mid altitude. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. 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) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that don't coincide with ideal conditions are more common, on average one day every second year during this week in any given year. but bluebird days that do not have fresh snow occur on average one year in 14.
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Kandersteg Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Kandersteg and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Kandersteg 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.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Kandersteg 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.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Kandersteg 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.





