20 degrees then possibility of snow across Switzerland

The mild, sunny weather that we’ve recently been experiencing in Switzerland is expected to continue into Friday, November 14. After that, weather forecasters are predicting that temperatures will drop and snow could fall next week.

Will it snow next week in Switzerland?

After a brief bout of stormy weather in October, the temperature in Switzerland has been relatively mild and almost spring-like recently, with limited rain and just a little morning fog.

This warm weather is predicted to continue into Friday, with temperatures expected to reach between 14 and 18 degrees celsius in most parts of Switzerland, according to SRFMeteo. Chur could even reach 20 degrees celsius.

Over the weekend, temperatures are expected to dip in most parts of the country, with a chance of cloud and rain, according to MeteoSwiss. On Sunday, temperatures are expected to reach a high of around 10 degrees celsius in Zurich, Lucerne, Biel, Lausanne and Basel. Lows will be around 6 degrees celsius.

Those looking to wrap up warm and get into the festive spirit at a Christmas market may be pleased with a further drop in temperatures, which is expected from Monday. Highs will reach 6 degrees celsius and lows will be around 1 degree celsius in most major cities. 

While the Swiss mountains have already had their first dustings of snow, towns and cities in the lowlands could get their first snowfall next week. “Snow showers at lower elevations are possible; the snow line could drop to around 600 metres as early as Monday evening,” reports SRF.

Weather forecasters predicting snowy winter in 2025

Although it cannot be said for sure, meteorologists have predicted that the upcoming winter in parts of Europe will be cold and snowy, according to Severe Weather Europe. 

Long-term forecasts indicate that a La Niña is developing, which is a cooling of the Pacific Ocean waters that influences global weather patterns. Along with this, another weather phenomenon, the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO), is also predicted. This phenomenon involves a circle of cold air over the North Pole being disrupted and moving south.

When these conditions have occurred in the past, winters tend to be colder and snowier. Fingers crossed for a winter wonderland in Switzerland in time for the festive season!