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Ski resort in Graubünden, Switzerland
Laax
A Graubünden resort whose ski area rises to 3,018 m on the Vorab Glacier.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Laax (GMT+1).
Laax snow forecast at 3,018 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Wednesday, with 10–20 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Laax at the top lift (3,018 m / 9,900 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 10–20 cm (5–7 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Wednesday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −15 to −6 °C (5 to 21 °F) and the freezing level near 1,650 m (5,400 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- −9 °C (16 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,650 m (5,400 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 18 km/h (11 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 67% cloud
Laax hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Laax in the next 24 hours.
Laax 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Laax this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−14 to −9 °C (7 to 16 °F) · freezing level 1,350 m (4,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | BluebirdBest day−14 to −4 °C (7 to 25 °F) · freezing level 1,650 m (5,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | CloudyPoor ski day−11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Chance of snowPoor ski day−9 to −5 °C (16 to 23 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue | Chance of snowPoor ski day−9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | Rain and snowPoor ski day−11 to −6 °C (12 to 21 °F) · gusts 42 km/h (26 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | 3–7 cm (1–3 in) |
| Thu | Rain and snowPoor ski day−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | 4–15 cm (1–5 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.
Laax 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Snow−13 to −8 °C (9 to 18 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–5 cm (1–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−19 to −7 °C (−2 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−17 to −6 °C (1 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −7 °C (5 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Snow−15 to −9 °C (5 to 16 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 3–10 cm (1–4 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−16 to −10 °C (3 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−16 to −8 °C (3 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–2 in) |
How much snow is there in Laax on the upper mountain?
About 1 cm (0 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.
Laax snow forecast at 1,100 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 Laax in the village (1,100 m / 3,600 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) and the freezing level near 1,250 m (4,100 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 2 °C (36 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,250 m (4,100 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 16 km/h (10 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 95% cloud
Laax hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Laax in the next 24 hours.
Laax 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy−2 to 3 °C (28 to 37 °F) · freezing level 1,050 m (3,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Bluebird−3 to 8 °C (27 to 46 °F) · freezing level 1,550 m (5,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sun2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 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.
Laax 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Rain0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to 6 °C (19 to 43 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Laax 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 Laax?
- Canton
- Graubünden
- Country
- Switzerland
- Mountains
- Alps
- Village
- 1,100 m
- Top lift
- 3,018 m
- Vertical
- 1,918 m
- Pistes
- 216 km
- Lifts
- 30
- Glacier skiing
- Yes
- Season
- Late November to Mid-April
- Website
- www.laax.com
About Laax
Laax village sits at about 1,050 m, and its lifts start from the hamlet of Laax Murschetg. Tourism began in 1962 with the opening of the Crap Sogn Gion lift.
The skiing
The ski area runs from 1,100 m up to 3,018 m on the Vorab Glacier, with 216 km of slopes served by 30 lifts.
When does it snow in Laax?
In Laax, snow falls on about 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 days | 11 days | 13 days | 11 days | 10 days | 1 days | <1 days | <1 days | 4 days | 6 days | 11 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 Laax 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 | 14 | 17% | −11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) | 17 |
| February | 11 | 11% | −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) | 16 |
| March | 13 | 13% | −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) | 19 |
| April | 11 | 11% | −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 14 °C (41 to 57 °F) | 20 |
| July | <1 | 0% | 7 to 15 °C (45 to 59 °F) | 22 |
| August | <1 | 1% | 7 to 15 °C (45 to 59 °F) | 21 |
| September | 4 | 4% | 2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F) | 20 |
| October | 6 | 7% | −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | 19 |
| November | 11 | 12% | −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | 16 |
| December | 13 | 16% | −9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) | 16 |
Snow in Laax in September
In September, Laax 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 2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Laax in October
In October, Laax gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Laax in November
In November, Laax 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 −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F). About 16 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Laax in December
In December, Laax gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F). About 16 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Laax in January
In January, Laax gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Laax in February
In February, Laax gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F). About 16 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Laax in March
In March, Laax gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Laax in April
In April, Laax gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% 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 Laax in May
In May, Laax 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 Laax?
Of the last ten winters in Laax, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 52% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2021/22, about 24% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 22 December 2023.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 79% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 122% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 125% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 95% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 110% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 76% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 84% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 152% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 78% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 78% 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 Laax
Does Laax have snow at Christmas?
Laax 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 9 of those years.
Does Laax have snow at New Year?
Laax 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 Laax have snow in mid-February?
Laax 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 Laax have snow at Easter?
Laax 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 Laax?
It snows on about 96 days a year in Laax at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 14 days.
What is the snowiest month in Laax?
January is the snowiest month in Laax, bringing about 17% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Laax?
Of the last ten winters in Laax, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 52% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2021/22, about 24% below average.
How cold does Laax get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Laax at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −11 °C (12 °F) and highs of −4 °C (25 °F).
How many bluebird days does Laax get in winter?
From December to March, Laax averages about 17 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.4 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 Laax?
The village or lowest lift at Laax is at 1,100 m (3,600 ft) and the top lift is at 3,018 m (9,900 ft), a vertical drop of 1,918 m (6,300 ft).
When does the ski season start in Laax?
The lifts at Laax usually open in late November and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Laax
Sources: LAAX ski and snowboard, Wikipedia, LAAX opening hours