📷 Melchsee-Frutt Ski Resort
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Melchsee-Frutt Ski Resort
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Last Snowfall
Feb 23
3d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
81.1cm
14-Day Forecast
0.8cm
Snow Depth
70cm
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.
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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.
Excellent snow depth - conditions are locked in.
Current conditions at Melchsee-Frutt are mainly clear with a temperature of 0°C, making for pleasant skiing weather. Over the past week, 34cm of snow has accumulated, contributing to a solid base of 196cm. Enjoy the good visibility while it lasts, as the next 14 days are expected to bring around 5cm of additional snow.
AI-generated summaryDepth
196cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.
Recent
34cm in the past week - decent refresh.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 04:47 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Feb 26, 04:47 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2000m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
1080m
Temp
7.3°C
Wind
1km/h
Snow Depth
80cm
14-Day Forecast
1cm
Mid-Mountain
1668m
Temp
9.3°C
Wind
5.1km/h
Snow Depth
75cm
14-Day Forecast
1.7cm
Summit
2255m
Temp
-0.3°C
Wind
1km/h
Snow Depth
80cm
14-Day Forecast
4.7cm
Live Conditions
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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
26
☁️
4.1°
-8°
Fri
27
🌤️
5.6°
-9.5°
Sat
28
❄️
0.4°
-10.1°
Sun
1
❄️
-0.8°
-5.4°
0.8cm
Mon
2
☁️
0.3°
-7.1°
Tue
3
☁️
2.8°
-9.2°
Wed
4
☁️
2.5°
-10.8°
Thu
5
☁️
1.9°
-8.3°
Fri
6
☁️
2.5°
-8.9°
Sat
7
☁️
2.8°
-8.7°
Summit elevation (2255m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, Feb 26, 04:47 PM UTC
294.9cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-31%
vs 5-Year Avg
427.3cm avg by now
-17%
vs 30-Year Avg
355.2cm avg by now
427.3cm
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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.