📷 Melchsee-Frutt Ski Resort
Europe
Melchsee-Frutt Ski Resort
Closed for the season
Season ended April 6, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 07:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed April 6
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 20
8d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
2.9cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
70cm
Overview
Melchsee-Frutt Ski Resort is a ski resort in Europe, Switzerland, currently closed for the season as of April 6, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 15/100 (Limited), snow base 70 cm (27.6 in). Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 19:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Melchsee-Frutt Ski Resort is located in the heart of Switzerland’s Obwalden region, offering a high-altitude ski area with panoramic views of the surrounding Alps. The resort features over 36 kilometers of ski slopes suitable for all levels, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a car-free village center. Signature experiences include winter hiking, tobogganing, and night skiing, complemented by modern lifts and a range of accommodation and dining options. Its tranquil lakeside setting and diverse winter activities make it a distinctive destination for both relaxation and adventure.
Gallery
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Frutt Lodge & Spa Bar – This stylish bar within the Frutt Lodge & Spa is renowned for its cozy alpine ambiance, creative cocktails, and panoramic mountain views, making it a favorite spot for après-ski relaxation and socializing at Melchsee-Frutt Ski Resort.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed April 6, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
184cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.
Recent
52cm in the past week - decent refresh.
Forecast
30cm expected - good snow on the way.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 07:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 07:02 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2000m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
1080m
Temp
16.9°C
Wind
1.4km/h
Snow Depth
80cm
14-Day Forecast
2.9cm
Mid-Mountain
1668m
Temp
11.7°C
Wind
4.7km/h
Snow Depth
75cm
14-Day Forecast
2.9cm
Summit
2255m
Temp
9.2°C
Wind
1.4km/h
Snow Depth
80cm
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Live Conditions
Melchsee-Frutt Ski Resort Webcams
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2255m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
28
🌧️
13.3°
1.6°
Fri
29
🌧️
14°
-1.3°
Sat
30
☁️
15.2°
0.2°
Sun
31
🌧️
14.9°
2.8°
Mon
1
🌧️
11.4°
3.8°
Tue
2
🌧️
10.5°
-0.2°
Wed
3
🌧️
9.9°
1.6°
Thu
4
🌧️
12.9°
2.5°
Fri
5
🌧️
5.8°
0.5°
Sat
6
🌧️
10.6°
3.1°
Summit elevation (2255m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 07:02 PM UTC
510.2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-29%
vs 5-Year Avg
714.7cm avg by now
-11%
vs 30-Year Avg
570.9cm avg by now
714.7cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by approximately 16%, indicating a recent upward trend. However, snowfall has been highly variable, with the 2023 season standing out as an anomaly at 395.2 cm—well above both short- and long-term averages—while 2020 and 2022 saw significantly below-average totals. The most recent season (2024) recorded 239.1 cm, which is 43% higher than the 5-year average and 50% above the 30-year average, reinforcing the pattern of increased snowfall in recent years despite notable year-to-year fluctuations.
Season at a Glance
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.
