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What is the weather like in Riederalp in Switzerland, and what is the forecast for the next few days? Check the current weather forecast for Riederalp on this page. Here, you will find the weather forecast for the next 48 hours as well as the next 14 days, so you’ll know exactly what to expect and what the weather will be like in Riederalp during your winter holiday.

The weather in Riederalp

On this page, you will find the current weather forecast for Riederalp, located in the ski resort of Aletsch Arena in Switzerland. Check the forecast and temperature for both the valley and the mountain. This will help you see what conditions will be like on the slopes and whether you need to add an extra layer for the day’s skiing. Will snow be in the forecast, or will the sun be shining? And what about the wind? How high is the frost line (0-degree limit), and what is the current snow depth in Riederalp? Read on for all this information!

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48-hour weather forecast for Riederalp

21 February 2026

Night

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 1572 metres

Snow showers with occasional clearings

-4°C

W 4
Morning

Expectation 5 cm

0-degree limit 1656 metres

Overcast and heavy snowfall

-2°C

Zw 5
Midday

Expectation 6 cm

0-degree limit 1782 metres

Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine

0°C

Zw 5
Evening

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 1893 metres

Snow showers with occasional clearings

-1°C

Zw 4

22 February 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2044 metres

Clouds and clearings

-2°C

Wzw 3
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2184 metres

Bright sunny weather

1°C

Wnw 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2757 metres

Bright sunny weather

4°C

W 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2426 metres

Clouds and clearings

1°C

Wnw 3

21 February 2026

Night

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 1663 metres

Snow showers with occasional clearings

-10°C

Nw 9
Morning

Expectation 5 cm

0-degree limit 1730 metres

Overcast and heavy snowfall

-7°C

Wnw 9
Midday

Expectation 6 cm

0-degree limit 1835 metres

Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine

-6°C

Wnw 11
Evening

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 1974 metres

Snow showers with occasional clearings

-5°C

Nw 11

22 February 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2051 metres

Clouds and clearings

-6°C

Nw 9
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2142 metres

Bright sunny weather

-4°C

Wnw 8
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2728 metres

Bright sunny weather

-2°C

Wnw 7
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2399 metres

Clouds and clearings

-4°C

Wnw 8

14-day weather forecast for Riederalp

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 February 2026
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-4°C / 0°C
11 cm
Wzw 5

1546 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
-2°C / 4°C
0 mm
Wnw 3

1936 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 February 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-1°C / 3°C
1 cm
Wnw 4

1812 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
0°C / 6°C
0 mm
Nnw 2

2210 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
2°C / 6°C
0 mm
Zo 3

1784 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
0°C / 4°C
1 mm
Wzw 2

1596 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 February 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
0°C / 4°C
3 mm
Wzw 3

1631 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 February 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 2°C
3 mm
Wnw 3

1373 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-2°C / 2°C
1 cm
Zzw 3

1218 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-2°C / 3°C
1 cm
Zzw 3

1232 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

03 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-2°C / 3°C
1 cm
Z 3

1283 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-2°C / 3°C
4 mm
Wnw 3

1370 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

05 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-2°C / 2°C
6 mm
Zzw 3

1255 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

06 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-2°C / 2°C
6 mm
Wzw 4

1214 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 February 2026
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-10°C /-6°C
11 cm
Nw 11

1663 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
-6°C /-2°C
0 mm
Wnw 8

1931 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 February 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C /-4°C
1 cm
Wnw 8

1791 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
-5°C /1°C
0 mm
Nw 6

2198 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
-3°C /0°C
0 mm
Z 3

1784 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
-5°C /-1°C
1 mm
Wzw 4

1596 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 February 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-3°C
3 cm
W 4

1631 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 February 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-7°C /-5°C
3 cm
Wnw 5

1373 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C /-5°C
1 cm
Z 4

1218 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C /-4°C
1 cm
Zw 4

1232 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

03 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-7°C /-3°C
1 cm
Zw 4

1283 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-7°C /-5°C
4 cm
Nw 5

1370 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

05 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-6°C
6 cm
Zw 5

1255 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

06 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C /-5°C
6 cm
W 5

1214 metres

Snow depth in Riederalp

Snow is what makes a ski holiday special. Ideally, we wake up every day to Kaiser weather: a layer of fresh snow, bright sunshine, and a clear blue sky. However, icy temperatures and heavy snowfalls are also part of the experience. Or those foggy days when you ski from hut to hut, warming up with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. When it comes to winter sports, the weather can be unpredictable, and nothing changes more rapidly than mountain weather. In addition to the forecast for the coming days, the current snow depth is a key part of the weather report in Riederalp. How much snow is there on the mountain and in the valley of the Aletsch Arena ski area? Check the table below to see the current snow depth in Riederalp.

Snow depth on the mountain and in the valley

Mountain: 152 cm

Valley: 126 cm

  • Snow depth valley 126
  • Cross-country ski trails open (km) 7
  • Valley descent open Closed
  • Hiking trails open (km) 0

Pistes Aletsch Arena

Snow depth valley 126
Number of km 70.3
Snow depth mountain 152
Number of lifts open 34
Type of snow griffig
Funpark Open
Latest snowfall 20 February 2026
Toboggan run Closed
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Explanation of the weather forecast in Riederalp

The weather report for Riederalp is updated daily and is carefully compiled by meteorologists working with Snowplaza. Curious about the forecast for the next two days? Check out the 48-hour weather forecast, which provides information for the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. The symbols indicate whether snow or rain is expected, whether it will be cloudy, or if the sun will be shining. Click on "village" to see the weather conditions in the valley, and on "mountain" for forecasts at higher altitudes. The zero-degree line indicates the frost line, which changes depending on the temperature. Don't confuse it with the snowline—snow can still fall several hundred meters below the zero-degree line. For a longer-term outlook, check the 14-day weather forecast for Riederalp. Keep in mind that weather conditions can change dramatically over two weeks, so be sure to check back daily if you're planning a winter sports trip soon.