📷 Aletsch Arena
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Aletsch Arena
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 5, 2026
Conditions data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:01 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Jul 1
3d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0.8cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
2
2026–27 season
Overview
Aletsch Arena is a ski resort in Europe, Switzerland, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 5, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited), 1 cm (0.4 in) of snow in the last 7 days. Conditions last updated 2026-07-04 16:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
Aletsch Arena is located in the Swiss Alps in the canton of Valais and is renowned for its direct access to the UNESCO-listed Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps. The resort encompasses the car-free villages of Riederalp, Bettmeralp, and Fiescheralp, offering over 100 kilometers of ski slopes with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Visitors enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, modern lift infrastructure, and a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, and glacier hiking. The unique proximity to the Aletsch Glacier and the tranquil, traffic-free environment distinguish Aletsch Arena as a standout alpine destination.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Aletsch Arena
Lifts
35
Skiable area
104 ac
Longest run
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola4
- Chondola1
- Aerial tram5
- Surface lift16
- Funicular1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Bergrestaurant Bettmerhorn – This mountaintop venue is renowned for its panoramic views of the Aletsch Glacier and its vibrant après-ski scene, offering a cozy atmosphere with local wines, Swiss specialties, and regular live music events that attract both skiers and snowboarders.
Not operating — not open yet
Projected to open December 5, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Snowpack still building before opening — no base depth yet.
Recent
Only 1cm of snowfall has been recorded in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook indicates limited snowfall, so planning ahead is advisable.
Historic
Season-to-date totals are not meaningful yet, as it is still early in the season compared to the 5-year average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:01 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jul 4, 04:01 PM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SLFMid 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
1845m
Temp
20.6°C
Wind
11km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
2357m
Temp
--°C
Wind
12km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
2869m
Temp
5.4°C
Wind
5.5km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Aletsch Arena (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 4, 4:01 PM
Today 6 / -2 | Sun, Jul 5 5 / -2 | Mon, Jul 6 5 / 0 | Tue, Jul 7 7 / 0 | Wed, Jul 8 8 / 2 | Thu, Jul 9 9 / 21.5mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Temp (°C) | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 21 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 37 | 41 | 35 | 23 | 20 | 27 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2869m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
4
☁️
5.5°
-2°
6 km/h
Sun
5
☁️
5.2°
-2.5°
10 km/h
Mon
6
☁️
5.2°
-0.3°
7 km/h
Tue
7
⛅
7.2°
0.2°
6 km/h
Wed
8
☁️
7.5°
1.5°
8 km/h
Thu
9
🌧️
9.2°
2.2°
5 km/h
Fri
10
🌧️
8.2°
1.7°
5 km/h
Sat
11
☀️
7.6°
3.8°
6 km/h
Sun
12
☀️
9.2°
2.5°
6 km/h
Mon
13
☀️
9.1°
3.8°
7 km/h
Summit elevation (2869m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:01 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 564cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 564cm full-season avg
564cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has averaged 459.6 cm, significantly below the 30-year average of 606.2 cm, indicating a downward trend in recent snowfall. The current season's snowfall is only 71% of the recent 5-year average and 54% of the long-term average, highlighting a substantial shortfall. While 2023 was an anomalously high year at 748.5 cm, the surrounding seasons have been notably lower, suggesting increased variability and a general decline in snowfall compared to historical norms.
Aletsch Arena Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 733cm with an average of 157 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 106.7cm | 19 days | 167cm | 209cm | 23.7cm |
| December | 103.8cm | 19 days | 227cm | 264cm | 21.3cm |
| January | 93.3cm | 19 days | 311cm | 394cm | 19cm |
| February | 80.7cm | 17 days | 287cm | 311cm | 15.7cm |
| March | 88.8cm | 20 days | 299cm | 326cm | 18cm |
| April | 80.1cm | 18 days | 302cm | 332cm | 19.1cm |
| May | 69.8cm | 17 days | 202cm | 308cm | 17.4cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 5, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
