Muotathal Weather Prophets Predict Winter 2025/2026: From White Christmas to Milder Conditions
The Muotathal weather prophets have gathered to predict the coming winter season, with varying forecasts for a white Christmas in Switzerland. Martin Gisler anticipates a wintry onset around November 20, with changeable conditions in early December and a warm Christmas. Meanwhile, Martin Holdener expects snow just before and after Christmas, but no white Christmas in the lowlands. Karl Hediger predicts snow reaching the valleys in late November, with bitterly cold days and nights in mid-to-late December. Karl Laimbacher, who won Muotathal's best weather forecaster title for summer 2025, expects volatile clima and snow from December 8 to 23, with a clear Christmas through New Year's. Silvan Betschart predicts snowfall reaching lower elevations between December 1 and 20, with heavy snow from December 21 to 31. Roman Ulrich's December outlook includes little snow and plenty of fog, with ideal walking weather from December 22 onward. The weather prophets' forecasts for the 2025/2026 season vary, with some predicting a white Christmas and others expecting milder conditions. Karl Laimbacher's summer 2025 win adds credibility to his winter predictions.
