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Ski resort in Bern, Switzerland
Grindelwald
A Jungfrau Region village below the Eiger, with skiing at First and in the Kleine Scheidegg–Männlichen area shared with Wengen.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Grindelwald (GMT+1).
Grindelwald snow forecast at 2,500 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 30–70 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Grindelwald at the top lift (2,500 m / 8,200 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 30–70 cm (12–27 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) and the freezing level near 1,900 m (6,200 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- −5 °C (23 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,900 m (6,200 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 23 km/h (14 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 77% cloud
Grindelwald hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Grindelwald in the next 24 hours.
Grindelwald 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Grindelwald this week: Thursday. 16 cm the day before and more falling, cloudy, breezy. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | SunnyFair ski day−10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F) · freezing level 1,600 m (5,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | BluebirdGood ski day−9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sunFair ski day−6 to −1 °C (21 to 30 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | SnowPoor ski day−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snowPoor ski day−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · gusts 66 km/h (41 mph) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | 0–20 cm (0–7 in) |
| Wed | SnowFair ski day−7 to −3 °C (19 to 27 °F) · gusts 67 km/h (42 mph) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 10–25 cm (4–9 in) |
| Thu | SnowBest day−6 to −3 °C (21 to 27 °F) · gusts 52 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 10–20 cm (4–7 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Grindelwald 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–5 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–6 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Snow−9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Snow−12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 4–6 cm (1–3 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−11 to −1 °C (12 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–20 cm (0–7 in) |
How much snow is there in Grindelwald on the upper mountain?
About 1.0 m (39 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Grindelwald snow forecast at 1,034 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Grindelwald in the village (1,034 m / 3,400 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) and the freezing level near 1,450 m (4,800 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 3 °C (37 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,450 m (4,800 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 16 km/h (10 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Grindelwald hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Grindelwald in the next 24 hours.
Grindelwald 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy0 to 4 °C (32 to 39 °F) · freezing level 1,250 m (4,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Bluebird0 to 10 °C (32 to 50 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Cloudy3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain5 to 8 °C (41 to 46 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain6 to 11 °C (43 to 52 °F) · gusts 62 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 2,650 m (8,700 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain3 to 6 °C (37 to 43 °F) · gusts 64 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain3 to 6 °C (37 to 43 °F) · gusts 49 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Grindelwald 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy2 to 6 °C (36 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Rain2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Rain0 to 4 °C (32 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy−1 to 5 °C (30 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Grindelwald in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Grindelwald?
- Canton
- Bern
- Country
- Switzerland
- Mountains
- Alps, Bernese Alps
- Village
- 1,034 m
- Top lift
- 2,500 m
- Vertical
- 1,466 m
- Season
- Late November to Late April
- Website
- www.jungfrau.ch
About Grindelwald
Grindelwald sits at 1,034 m in the Bernese Oberland. The Eiger Express gondola runs from Grindelwald directly to Eigergletscher on the Jungfrau Railway, and another gondola climbs to the Männlichen.
The skiing
There are two separate areas. Grindelwald-Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg–Männlichen), with 103 km of pistes, is the largest ski area in the Jungfrau Region. First, on the other side of the valley, has about 49 km of slopes and tops out at about 2,500 m.
When does it snow in Grindelwald?
In Grindelwald, snow falls on about 14 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 days | 11 days | 13 days | 10 days | 9 days | <1 days | <1 days | <1 days | 3 days | 6 days | 12 days | 13 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Grindelwald month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 17% | −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) | 19 |
| February | 11 | 11% | −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) | 17 |
| March | 13 | 14% | −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) | 20 |
| April | 10 | 11% | −2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) | 20 |
| May | 9 | 9% | 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) | 19 |
| June | <1 | 1% | 7 to 15 °C (45 to 59 °F) | 21 |
| July | <1 | 0% | 8 to 17 °C (46 to 63 °F) | 23 |
| August | <1 | 1% | 9 to 17 °C (48 to 63 °F) | 24 |
| September | 3 | 3% | 5 to 13 °C (41 to 55 °F) | 21 |
| October | 6 | 5% | 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) | 21 |
| November | 12 | 13% | −3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) | 16 |
| December | 13 | 15% | −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) | 18 |
Snow in Grindelwald in September
In September, Grindelwald gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 3% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 5 to 13 °C (41 to 55 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Grindelwald in October
In October, Grindelwald gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Grindelwald in November
In November, Grindelwald gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F). About 16 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Grindelwald in December
In December, Grindelwald gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Grindelwald in January
In January, Grindelwald gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Grindelwald in February
In February, Grindelwald gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Grindelwald in March
In March, Grindelwald gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Grindelwald in April
In April, Grindelwald gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Grindelwald in May
In May, Grindelwald gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Grindelwald?
Of the last ten winters in Grindelwald, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 30% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025/26, about 25% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 4 April 2019.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 90% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 121% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 122% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 86% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 115% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 89% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 88% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 130% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 84% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 75% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Grindelwald
Does Grindelwald have snow at Christmas?
Grindelwald had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 9 of those years.
Does Grindelwald have snow at New Year?
Grindelwald had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 9 of those years.
Does Grindelwald have snow in mid-February?
Grindelwald had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Grindelwald have snow at Easter?
Grindelwald had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 6 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Grindelwald?
It snows on about 93 days a year in Grindelwald at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 14 days.
What is the snowiest month in Grindelwald?
January is the snowiest month in Grindelwald, bringing about 17% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Grindelwald?
Of the last ten winters in Grindelwald, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 30% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 25% below average.
How cold does Grindelwald get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Grindelwald at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −7 °C (19 °F) and highs of 0 °C (32 °F).
How many bluebird days does Grindelwald get in winter?
From December to March, Grindelwald averages about 18 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Grindelwald?
The village or lowest lift at Grindelwald is at 1,034 m (3,400 ft) and the top lift is at 2,500 m (8,200 ft), a vertical drop of 1,466 m (4,800 ft).
When does the ski season start in Grindelwald?
The lifts at Grindelwald usually open in late November and close in late April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Grindelwald
Sources: Jungfrau Region ski areas, Skiresort.info, First, Skiresort.info, Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen, Wikipedia