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Is Maloja/Engadin snowsure?

The snowiest week in Maloja/Engadin is week 1 of February. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week with 38cm of snowfall. Check out the Maloja/Engadin 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 Maloja/Engadin

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December24cm3.1 days
January21cm3.2 days
February25cm3.4 days
March24cm3.8 days
April27cm4.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Maloja/Engadin during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Maloja/Engadin is 26 cm. There are typically 4.2 snowy days during this week. Maloja/Engadin typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1984m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2170m) is very near the middle elevation of Maloja/Engadin. Regular fresh snowfalls are the norm in Maloja/Engadin in the middle of April. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 26cm. Temperatures should generally remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Maloja/Engadin during week three of April is -1.6°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.9°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 10km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that don't have cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also happen on average two days 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 Maloja/Engadin and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Maloja/Engadin


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Maloja/Engadin 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 Maloja/Engadin 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 Maloja/Engadin 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 Maloja/Engadin 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 Maloja/Engadin 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 Maloja/Engadin 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.