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Ski resort in Obwalden, Switzerland
Engelberg
A monastery village in Central Switzerland beneath Titlis, with glacier skiing reached by a rotating cable car.
Forecast updated , when it was 14:00 in Engelberg (GMT+1).
Engelberg snow forecast at 3,020 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
Snow tonight.
Starting around 10pm, easing by 11pm. 0–4 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.
Possible, two of three forecast models show snow
Engelberg at the top lift (3,020 m / 9,900 ft) is forecast to get 0–4 cm (0–2 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 30–60 cm (13–22 in) over the next 7 days. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F), the freezing level near 2,300 m (7,500 ft) and gusts up to 53 km/h (33 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- −6 °C (21 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,300 m (7,500 ft)
- Wind
- 11 km/h (7 mph), gusts 31 km/h (19 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 57% cloud
Engelberg hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Peak about 0.2 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 10pm | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.1 in) |
| 2am | Rain or snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 10am | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 11am | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| noon | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 1pm | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+1).
Engelberg 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Engelberg this week: Saturday. 8 cm the day before and more falling, some sun, breezy. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry−8 to −6 °C (18 to 21 °F) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | SnowPoor ski day−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) · gusts 53 km/h (33 mph) · freezing level 2,100 m (6,900 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snowPoor ski day−7 to −3 °C (19 to 27 °F) · gusts 66 km/h (41 mph) · freezing level 2,700 m (8,900 ft) | 1–10 cm (0–4 in) |
| Wed | Rain and snowPoor ski day−9 to −5 °C (16 to 23 °F) · gusts 64 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 2–20 cm (1–7 in) |
| Thu | SnowFair ski day−11 to −7 °C (12 to 19 °F) · gusts 63 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 5–15 cm (2–5 in) |
| Fri | SnowFair ski day−11 to −7 °C (12 to 19 °F) · gusts 56 km/h (35 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 2–15 cm (0–6 in) |
| Sat | SnowBest day−14 to −8 °C (7 to 18 °F) · gusts 54 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 1,600 m (5,200 ft) | 10–15 cm (4–6 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Engelberg 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −8 °C (9 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −9 °C (5 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−13 to −8 °C (9 to 18 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−17 to −9 °C (1 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–20 cm (0–7 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−14 to −5 °C (7 to 23 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 27 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −7 °C (9 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–30 cm (0–12 in) |
| Sat 28 Nov | Snow−14 to −11 °C (7 to 12 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 5–15 cm (2–6 in) |
How much snow is there in Engelberg on the upper mountain?
About 4 cm (2 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Engelberg snow forecast at 1,000 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Engelberg in the village (1,000 m / 3,300 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) and the freezing level near 2,450 m (8,000 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 9 °C (48 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,450 m (8,000 ft)
- Wind
- 4 km/h (2 mph), gusts 13 km/h (8 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 34% cloud
Engelberg hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 11pm | Rain | None |
| midnight | Rain | None |
| 1am | Rain | None |
| 2am | Rain | None |
| 3am | Rain | None |
| 7am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+1).
Engelberg 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) · freezing level 2,550 m (8,400 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain4 to 7 °C (39 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain6 to 11 °C (43 to 52 °F) · gusts 50 km/h (31 mph) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) · gusts 55 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain3 to 8 °C (37 to 46 °F) · gusts 42 km/h (26 mph) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Rain4 to 7 °C (39 to 45 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) · freezing level 1,550 m (5,100 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Engelberg 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Sunny1 to 7 °C (34 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy1 to 7 °C (34 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Rain−1 to 4 °C (30 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 27 Nov | Cloudy2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 28 Nov | Rain0 to 3 °C (32 to 37 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Engelberg in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Engelberg?
- Canton
- Obwalden
- Country
- Switzerland
- Mountains
- Alps
- Village
- 1,000 m
- Top lift
- 3,020 m
- Vertical
- 2,020 m
- Pistes
- 82 km
- Lifts
- 24
- Glacier skiing
- Yes
- Season
- December to April
- Airports
- Zurich (ZRH)
- Website
- www.engelberg.ch
About Engelberg
Engelberg grew up around its monastery and is about an hour’s drive from Zurich Airport. The ski area runs from about 1,000 m to 3,020 m on Titlis.
The skiing
There are 82 km of slopes and 24 lifts. The Rotair, the world’s first rotating cable car, climbs to the Klein Titlis station, where there is glacier access. The high glacier runs suit advanced skiers. The main winter season runs from December to April, though the glacier can sometimes be skied from October to May.
When does it snow in Engelberg?
In Engelberg, snow falls on about 15 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 days | 12 days | 14 days | 11 days | 10 days | 1 days | <1 days | 1 days | 4 days | 7 days | 13 days | 13 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Engelberg month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 16% | −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) | 17 |
| February | 12 | 11% | −9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) | 17 |
| March | 14 | 14% | −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) | 18 |
| April | 11 | 12% | −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) | 20 |
| May | 10 | 9% | −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | 17 |
| June | 1 | 1% | 5 to 13 °C (41 to 55 °F) | 20 |
| July | <1 | 0% | 7 to 14 °C (45 to 57 °F) | 23 |
| August | 1 | 1% | 6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) | 23 |
| September | 4 | 4% | 3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) | 20 |
| October | 7 | 6% | −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | 20 |
| November | 13 | 12% | −6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) | 16 |
| December | 13 | 15% | −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) | 18 |
Snow in Engelberg in September
In September, Engelberg gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Engelberg in October
In October, Engelberg gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 6% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Engelberg in November
In November, Engelberg gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F). About 16 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Engelberg in December
In December, Engelberg gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Engelberg in January
In January, Engelberg gets snow on about 15 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Engelberg in February
In February, Engelberg gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Engelberg in March
In March, Engelberg gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Engelberg in April
In April, Engelberg gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Engelberg in May
In May, Engelberg gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Engelberg?
Of the last ten winters in Engelberg, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 46% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2024/25, about 23% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 4 April 2019.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 86% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 123% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 122% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 88% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 110% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 80% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 91% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 146% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 77% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 77% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Engelberg
Does Engelberg have snow at Christmas?
Engelberg had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.
Does Engelberg have snow at New Year?
Engelberg had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in every one of those years.
Does Engelberg have snow in mid-February?
Engelberg had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Engelberg have snow at Easter?
Engelberg had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 7 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Engelberg?
It snows on about 102 days a year in Engelberg at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 15 days.
What is the snowiest month in Engelberg?
January is the snowiest month in Engelberg, bringing about 16% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Engelberg?
Of the last ten winters in Engelberg, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 46% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2024/25, about 23% below average.
How cold does Engelberg get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Engelberg at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −10 °C (14 °F) and highs of −3 °C (27 °F).
How many bluebird days does Engelberg get in winter?
From December to March, Engelberg averages about 17 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Engelberg?
The village or lowest lift at Engelberg is at 1,000 m (3,300 ft) and the top lift is at 3,020 m (9,900 ft), a vertical drop of 2,020 m (6,600 ft).
When does the ski season start in Engelberg?
The lifts at Engelberg usually open in december and close in april. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Engelberg
Sources: Engelberg facts and figures, Wikipedia