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Arosa Lenzerheide ski resort
Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Arosa Lenzerheide

Europe

Arosa Lenzerheide

Off-season

Last season ended April 11, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 11

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

3.1cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

12

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:01 AM•Weather at base: 1229m

Overview

Arosa Lenzerheide is a ski resort in Europe, Switzerland, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 11, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~3 cm (1.2 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Arosa Lenzerheide is a major ski resort in the Swiss Alps, connecting the regions of Arosa and Lenzerheide to offer over 225 kilometers of ski slopes and modern lift systems. The resort features a varied terrain suitable for all levels, scenic alpine landscapes, and a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere. Signature experiences include panoramic mountain views, snow parks, and a wide range of winter activities beyond skiing, such as winter hiking and tobogganing. Key amenities include multiple mountain restaurants, family-friendly facilities, and direct access between the two resort areas via the Urdenbahn cableway.

Resort Info

Summit2865m
Base1229m
Vertical1636m
Lifts43
Runs225
Skiable Area1373.7 acres
Average snowfall185 inches / 470 cm
CountrySwitzerland
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 11, 2026
Projected openingNovember 7, 2026

Ski passes

TOPCARD

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Carmenna Bar – Arosa Lenzerheide’s iconic après-ski hotspot, Carmenna Bar is celebrated for its energetic atmosphere, live DJ performances, and prime location at the base of the slopes, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the mountain.

Snow Summary

2865mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • SLFSummit 0cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

1229m

Temp

21.5°C

Wind

5km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

3.1cm

Mid-Mountain

2047m

Temp

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Wind

6km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

3.1cm

Summit

2865m

Temp

10.6°C

Wind

13.8km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

2.9cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Arosa Lenzerheide El Niño rank & forecast

Arosa Lenzerheide ranks #87 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +9% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#87 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +9% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Arosa Lenzerheide averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Arosa Lenzerheide sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -3%, '15-16 -5%, '23-24 +37%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −3%'15-16 −6%'23-24 +37%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Arosa Lenzerheide Webcams

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Arosa Lenzerheide (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 Aug 28, 10:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
11 / 417.7mm
Sat, Aug 29
10 / 15.4mm
Sun, Aug 30
12 / 01.2mm
Mon, Aug 31
11 / 22.1mm
Tue, Sep 1
11 / 31.2mm
Wed, Sep 2
7 / 17.8mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)1.85.410.5005.400.90.301.80.300.60.61.55.11.2
Temp (°C)8106393511351045115462
Wind (km/h)10135274383283272372
Gusts (km/h)496041132616153014133118254228202824

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2865m)

ECMWF
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GFS
5.7cm
GEM
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JMA
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ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
3.1cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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11°

3.7°

15 km/h

Sat

29

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10.1°

0.6°

8 km/h

Sun

30

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11.8°

0.4°

10 km/h

Mon

31

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11.1°

2.1°

9 km/h

Tue

1

🌧️

11.1°

3.1°

9 km/h

Wed

2

🌧️

6.9°

0.9°

8 km/h

Thu

3

☁️

8.5°

0.3°

9 km/h

Fri

4

☀️

12.4°

1.8°

8 km/h

Sat

5

☀️

16.3°

4.5°

9 km/h

Sun

6

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16.6°

3.9°

11 km/h

Summit elevation (2865m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

SLF (WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research)

The warning service is publishing no bulletins right now — it is outside the forecast season, or the service could not be reached. This is not an indication that avalanche danger is low.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 275cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 354cm full-season avg

275cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~176 cm. That's 36% below the 5-year average (275 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 50% below the 30-year average (354 cm).

Arosa Lenzerheide Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 466cm with an average of 135 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November71.8cm17 days39cm68cm18.1cm
December63.8cm18 days81cm104cm12.7cm
January57.6cm18 days109cm131cm12.6cm
February51.9cm17 days128cm145cm11.2cm
March59.9cm19 days137cm156cm13cm
April58.3cm16 days134cm162cm13.8cm
May38.5cm12 days87cm127cm12.1cm

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 Nov 7, 2026

Through Apr 11, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Arosa Lenzerheide, ERA5 season snowfall median was 454 cm (179 in), about 3% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

454 cm

10 El Niño winters · 3% below median

All-season median

467 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10454 cm423 cm – 468 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12503 cm379 cm – 550 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8443 cm353 cm – 510 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Arosa Lenzerheide

Where is Arosa Lenzerheide?
Arosa Lenzerheide is a ski resort in Switzerland.
How high is Arosa Lenzerheide?
Arosa Lenzerheide runs from a base elevation of 1,229 m (4,032 ft) to a summit of 2,865 m (9,400 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,636 m (5,367 ft).
How big is Arosa Lenzerheide?
Arosa Lenzerheide has 1,374 acres (556 hectares) of skiable terrain, 225 marked runs and 43 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Arosa Lenzerheide?
Arosa Lenzerheide is on the TOPCARD. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Arosa Lenzerheide?
Arosa Lenzerheide typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Arosa Lenzerheide get in a typical season?
Arosa Lenzerheide averages 185 inches / 470 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Arosa Lenzerheide in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #87 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Arosa Lenzerheide averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Arosa Lenzerheide sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -3%, '15-16 -5%, '23-24 +37%. A pattern, not a promise.