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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Grindelwald-Wengen

Europe

Grindelwald-Wengen

Closed for the season

Season ended April 26, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 26

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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14-Day Forecast

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Powder Days

13

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

1

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:03 AM•Weather at base: 944m

Overview

Grindelwald-Wengen is a ski resort in Europe, Switzerland, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 26, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~2 cm (0.8 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Grindelwald-Wengen is a renowned ski area in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, set beneath the iconic Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. The resort features over 100 kilometers of ski slopes, modern lift systems, and panoramic alpine views, catering to both beginners and experienced skiers. Visitors enjoy a traditional Swiss mountain atmosphere, scenic cogwheel train access, and a variety of winter activities including sledging and winter hiking. Grindelwald-Wengen stands out for its dramatic landscapes, historic villages, and direct access to the Jungfrau ski region.

Resort Info

Summit2320m
Base944m
Vertical1376m
Lifts23
Skiable Area528.6 acres
Average snowfall132 inches / 335 cm
CountrySwitzerland
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Season dates

Season endedApril 26, 2026
Projected openingDecember 7, 2026

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

Tipirama – This stylish après-ski bar at the base of the Grindelwald First gondola is renowned for its cozy alpine ambiance, creative cocktails, and lively atmosphere, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2320mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 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

944m

Temp

19.8°C

Wind

9.8km/h

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14-Day Forecast

2cm

Mid-Mountain

1632m

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11km/h

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Summit

2320m

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10.1°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Grindelwald-Wengen El Niño rank & forecast

Grindelwald-Wengen ranks #73 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +10% 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).

#73 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +10% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Grindelwald-Wengen averaged +10% 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, Grindelwald-Wengen sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 -5%, '23-24 +48%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −14%'15-16 −5%'23-24 +48%

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

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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 Grindelwald-Wengen (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, 10:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
10 / 54.8mm
Sat, Aug 29
10 / 1
Sun, Aug 30
11 / 40.3mm
Mon, Aug 31
10 / 52.7mm
Tue, Sep 1
11 / 21.2mm
Wed, Sep 2
7 / 35.7mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.31.82.7000000.30.60.31.8001.21.82.41.5
Temp (°C)9108394710671074116575
Wind (km/h)475252272473152262
Gusts (km/h)515344242626233125343833303838312433

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2320m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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8 km/h

Sat

29

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6 km/h

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30

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10.7°

3.6°

8 km/h

Mon

31

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10°

5.1°

8 km/h

Tue

1

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10.8°

1.6°

6 km/h

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7.3°

2.5°

6 km/h

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3

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9°

0.1°

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Fri

4

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12.7°

5.7°

5 km/h

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5

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14.6°

8.4°

6 km/h

Sun

6

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14.3°

7.3°

7 km/h

Summit elevation (2320m) • 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, 10:03 AM UTC

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Off-season · 555cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 574cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~399.6 cm. That's 28% below the 5-year average (555 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 30% below the 30-year average (574 cm).

Grindelwald-Wengen Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 545cm with an average of 127 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
November74.3cm16 days32cm64cm18.1cm
December87.4cm18 days82cm112cm17.8cm
January86.4cm18 days121cm149cm17.7cm
February79.1cm16 days151cm174cm17cm
March81.1cm18 days163cm187cm16.7cm
April64.1cm14 days150cm181cm16.5cm
May28.3cm10 days83cm133cm9.8cm

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 7, 2026

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 Grindelwald-Wengen, ERA5 season snowfall median was 481 cm (189 in), about 9% 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

481 cm

10 El Niño winters · 9% below median

All-season median

530 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10481 cm416 cm – 553 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12577 cm521 cm – 644 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8511 cm489 cm – 540 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 Grindelwald-Wengen

Where is Grindelwald-Wengen?
Grindelwald-Wengen is a ski resort in Switzerland.
How high is Grindelwald-Wengen?
Grindelwald-Wengen runs from a base elevation of 944 m (3,097 ft) to a summit of 2,320 m (7,612 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,376 m (4,514 ft).
How big is Grindelwald-Wengen?
Grindelwald-Wengen has 529 acres (214 hectares) of skiable terrain and 23 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Grindelwald-Wengen?
Grindelwald-Wengen is on the No ski pass found. 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 Grindelwald-Wengen?
Grindelwald-Wengen typically operates from December 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 Grindelwald-Wengen get in a typical season?
Grindelwald-Wengen averages 132 inches / 335 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Grindelwald-Wengen in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #73 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Grindelwald-Wengen averaged +10% 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, Grindelwald-Wengen sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 -5%, '23-24 +48%. A pattern, not a promise.