Arolla 16-day snow forecast
Three snow episodes are expected at Arolla over the next 16 days. The first, on Sunday 18, is the most reliable and would bring about 2 cm up top. The second, from Tuesday 20 to Wednesday 21, could add another 32 cm. The third, from Friday 23 to Tuesday 27, could add another 43 cm.
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 3,000 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 3,000 m | Mid 2,500 m | Base 2,000 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 40% | 2,500 m | −1° / −1° | SE 20 km/h |
| Monday 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,600 m | −1° / 1° | SE 17 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 100% | 2,400 m | −1° / 1° | SE 22 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 20 | 13 | 2 | 100% | 1,400 m | −9° / −1° | NW 16 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 1,300 m | −9° / −3° | NW 17 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 90% | 1,100 m | −11° / −5° | NW 20 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 90% | 800 m | −11° / −9° | NW 15 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 45% | 1,600 m | −10° / −2° | NW 14 km/h |
| Monday 26 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 90% | 2,200 m | −1° / 1° | NW 24 km/h |
| Tuesday 27 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 55% | 1,700 m | −4° / 0° | N 19 km/h |
| Wednesday 28trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,200 m | 1° / 3° | N 15 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,400 m | −1° / 2° | N 15 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,200 m | −3° / −1° | SW 4 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,100 m | −5° / −3° | SE 5 km/h |
| Sunday 1trend | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25% | 1,300 m | −7° / −5° | SE 14 km/h |
| Monday 2trend | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30% | 1,500 m | −7° / −5° | SE 24 km/h |
Snow at Arolla: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at Arolla?
The next snowfall starts on Sunday 18 October. The heaviest day will be Wednesday 21, with about 20 cm up top and the snow line at 1,400 m.
How much snow will fall at Arolla this week?
Between Sunday 18 and Saturday 24 expect about 62 cm up top (3,000 m), about 40 cm at 2,500 m and about 18 cm at the base (2,000 m).
How reliable is a 16-day snow forecast?
The first 5 days are fairly reliable. Days 6 to 10 are a guide, and days 11 to 16 only show the trend: they can change a lot from one day to the next.
What will the snow line be at Arolla?
The snow line will drop to about 800 m on Saturday 24. On the other snowy days it will range between 1,100 and 2,500 m.
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