Marbach Snow Report
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Marbach
Marbach ski resort is located in the canton of Lucerne and offers an impressive variety of ski slopes, particularly suitable for intermediate and advanced skiers. The resort boasts the longest black run in Central Switzerland, which is a challenging 6.5 km. For beginners, the resort offers a dedicated nursery slope with a magic carpet lift.
An interesting historical fact about Marbach ski resort is that it was the first resort in Switzerland to introduce snowboarding in 1984.
After a day on the slopes, the best apres-ski bar is "Alpenrösli," which offers a cozy atmosphere, live music, and delicious drinks.
Terrain mix: The Marbach ski resort in Lucerne is located in the Emmental Alps, a sub-range of the Swiss Alps. The prominent mountain ranges and aspects surrounding the resort include:
1. Schrattenfluh: This mountain range is located to the north of the resort and offers stunning views of the surrounding valleys and peaks.
2. Napf: This mountain is situated to the east of the resort and is known for its gentle slopes and picturesque landscapes.
3. Glaubenberg: This mountain range lies to the south of the resort and is a popular destination for hiking and skiing.
4. Marbachegg: This is the main mountain aspect of the resort, offering a variety of ski runs and trails for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Overall, the Marbach ski resort in Lucerne offers a diverse range of mountain ranges and aspects for visitors to explore and enjoy.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Marbach -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Marbach in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Marbach reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Marbach
Where does the snow data for Marbach come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Marbach?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Marbach?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Marbach.