Switzerland Resort guide
Laax Snow History
Laax averages 374.9 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is December and the first significant snow usually falls in September.
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- Piste network
- 74 km46.0 mi
- Lifts
- 32
- Top elevation
- 2,470 m8,100 ft
- Ski area
- Flims Laax Falera
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 375 cm148 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- December
- First snow usually
- September
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.2 cm | 98.4 cm | 5.3 |
| February | 55.2 cm | 117.7 cm | 3.3 |
| March | 63 cm | 123.9 cm | 3.9 |
| April | 41.1 cm | 103.3 cm | 2.9 |
| November | 56.8 cm | 24.8 cm | 4.1 |
| December | 81.5 cm | 65.8 cm | 5.4 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 256 cm | 136.8 cm | 25 Oct |
| 2024/25 | 266.4 cm | 129 cm | 13 Sept |
| 2023/24 | 609.4 cm | 203.5 cm | 23 Sept |
| 2022/23 | 287.9 cm | 122.7 cm | 17 Sept |
| 2021/22 | 347.9 cm | 140.3 cm | 1 Nov |
| 2020/21 | 357.9 cm | 164.8 cm | 30 Aug |
| 2019/20 | 362.7 cm | 178.3 cm | 7 Oct |
| 2018/19 | 459.7 cm | 171.5 cm | 27 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 476.6 cm | 205 cm | 2 Sept |
| 2016/17 | 324.9 cm | 108.3 cm | 6 Nov |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2023/24 (609.4 cm)
- Worst winter: 2025/26 (256 cm)
Laax vs the Switzerland average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Laax | 374.9 cm |
| Switzerland average | 446.4 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Laax get in a season?
374.9 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Laax?
December, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Laax?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in September.
What was the best winter in Laax?
2023/24, with 609.4 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Laax?
2025/26, with 256 cm of snowfall.
Does Laax get more snow than the rest of Switzerland?
Laax averages 374.9 cm a winter against 446.4 cm for the resorts we cover in Switzerland.
How much snow is on the pistes in Laax in December?
65.8 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Laax in February?
117.7 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive