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Laax ski resort
Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Laax

Europe

Laax

Closed for the season

Season ended April 12, 2026

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

Closed for the season — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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14-Day Forecast

4.8cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

7

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:03 AM•Weather at base: 1099m

Overview

Laax is a ski resort in Europe, Switzerland, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 12, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~5 cm (2 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Laax is a major ski resort located in the Swiss Alps, offering over 224 kilometers of slopes and four snow parks, making it one of Europe’s largest and most versatile winter sports destinations. The resort is known for its modern lift infrastructure, vibrant freestyle scene, and family-friendly amenities, including dedicated children’s areas and ski schools. Laax stands out for its sustainable practices, lively après-ski atmosphere, and year-round mountain experiences.

Resort Info

Summit3018m
Base1099m
Vertical1919m
Lifts30
Runs224
Skiable Area1074.7 acres
Average snowfall283 inches / 720 cm
CountrySwitzerland
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Season dates

Season endedApril 12, 2026
Projected openingNovember 28, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

TOPCARD

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

Top Après Ski

Riders Lobby Bar – A stylish and energetic venue located in the Riders Hotel, renowned for its creative cocktails, live DJ performances, and vibrant après-ski scene that attracts both locals and visitors for socializing after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

3018mECMWF 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
  • SLFMid 0cm

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

Base

1099m

Temp

21.1°C

Wind

2.5km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

4.8cm

Mid-Mountain

2059m

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3km/h

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14-Day Forecast

4.8cm

Summit

3018m

Temp

8.7°C

Wind

2.5km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

3.9cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Laax El Niño rank & forecast

Laax ranks #45 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +13% 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).

#45 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +13% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Laax averaged +13% 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, Laax sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +3%, '15-16 -5%, '23-24 +40%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +3%'15-16 −5%'23-24 +40%

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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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 Laax (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 / 225.5mm
Sat, Aug 29
10 / 00.5cm1.5mm
Sun, Aug 30
13 / -30.6mm
Mon, Aug 31
12 / 01.2mm
Tue, Sep 1
12 / 10.6mm
Wed, Sep 2
6 / -10.4cm12mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000.5000000000000.4
Precip (mm)4.24.516.8001.500.30.300.60.6000.60.94.56.6
Temp (°C)695183112231133114251
Wind (km/h)212032232242332131
Gusts (km/h)413927112117152415122417172922172320

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3018m)

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GFS
7.6cm
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JMA
3.4cm
ICON
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SnowSure™
4.8cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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9.7°

2.3°

4 km/h

Sat

29

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10.1°

-0.5°

4 km/h

Sun

30

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12.5°

-2.8°

4 km/h

Mon

31

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11.8°

-0.1°

8 km/h

Tue

1

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12.2°

0.8°

4 km/h

Wed

2

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6.3°

-1.3°

5 km/h

Thu

3

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8.3°

-3.4°

2 km/h

Fri

4

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12°

-4.3°

3 km/h

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5

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16.1°

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Sun

6

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16.1°

1.2°

6 km/h

Summit elevation (3018m) • 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 · 355cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~146 cm. That's 27% below the 5-year average (200 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 59% below the 30-year average (355 cm).

Laax Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 488cm with an average of 132 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
November75.6cm17 days35cm68cm18.8cm
December73.9cm19 days88cm121cm15.2cm
January67.8cm19 days125cm156cm14.7cm
February59.3cm17 days155cm181cm12.8cm
March65.4cm18 days168cm194cm14.7cm
April57.8cm15 days162cm196cm14cm
May31.3cm11 days97cm147cm11.5cm

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 28, 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 Laax, ERA5 season snowfall median was 492 cm (194 in), about 1% 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

492 cm

10 El Niño winters · 1% below median

All-season median

498 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10492 cm435 cm – 504 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12530 cm403 cm – 578 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8484 cm360 cm – 539 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 Laax

Where is Laax?
Laax is a ski resort in Switzerland.
How high is Laax?
Laax runs from a base elevation of 1,099 m (3,606 ft) to a summit of 3,018 m (9,902 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,919 m (6,296 ft).
How big is Laax?
Laax has 1,075 acres (435 hectares) of skiable terrain, 224 marked runs and 30 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Laax?
Laax 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 Laax?
Laax 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 Laax get in a typical season?
Laax averages 283 inches / 720 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Laax in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #45 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +13% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Laax averaged +13% 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, Laax sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +3%, '15-16 -5%, '23-24 +40%. A pattern, not a promise.