Snow conditions Jungfraujoch/Matterhorn in August

  • familyman
    Participant
    4 posts
    16 August 2022 at 9:15:26 #828102

    Hi all

    We will be visiting Switzerland in last week of August and planned to visit Jungfraujoch on August 25th or 26th and Matterhorn mountain on August 28th. My question is due to recent heatwave across Europe is there much snow left on these two mountains? From live webcams I can see there is snow, but not as thick as it used to be.

    I hope weather will cool down in next 10 days and it may snow on top of mountains.

    Do you suggest it’s still worth to visit them at present conditions.

    Thanks

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    Removed user
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    16 August 2022 at 10:49:42 #945704

    Global warming means less snow on the mountian tops. IN normal conditions, the snow will be at its thinnest in August, but if it cools suddenly at high altitude some snow might fall, but don’t imagine it will be like a winter ‘snowscape’

    CMarie
    Participant
    17 posts
    16 August 2022 at 11:06:18 #945705

    Today at Jungfraujoch.

    Anna
    Moderator
    6279 posts
    16 August 2022 at 15:06:26 #945706

    Hi familyman,

    Indeed there is snow on Jungfraujoch and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise all year round. But it won’t be as fresh or thick as what you would experiencein winter time.

    Regards,

    Anna

    Arno
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    15471 posts
    16 August 2022 at 16:01:52 #945707

    Thanks for your pictures CMarie! That’s valuable and very recent input. I hope you enjoyed your trip to Jungfraujoch.

    CMarie
    Participant
    17 posts
    16 August 2022 at 16:57:23 #945708

    Thank you Arno! We’re still on our trip and will post an “after vacation summary” when back home! Headed to Zermatt next!

    familyman
    Participant
    4 posts
    16 August 2022 at 17:27:19 #945709

    Thank you CMarie for your photos. Agree the snow will not be as think as in winter months.

    We look forward to our trip in next week.

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