What are the cycling conditions like in Oberalppass?

📍 Oberalppass (Switzerland) — Current Road Access The road over Oberalppass is currently open for all traffic, with no seasonal closure in effect right now — even though it’s winter. Typically, the road closes for winter sometime between late October and early December and re‑opens in spring (usually late April, sometimes mid‑May) once snow is cleared and conditions are safe. In 2025 , winter closure for Oberalppass historically ran from mid‑November (around 18 Nov) and the road was reopened around 25 April despite some snow remaining. 🌦️ Typical Weather & Conditions for Cyclists The pass sits at ~2044 m elevation , so weather can vary widely even in summer — expect cool to cold temps, wind, and occasional thunderstorms in summer months. In early/late season (Apr–May or Sep–Oct) snow on road shoulders, residual ice, or wet surface are possible — descend with caution. Many riders report cold descents and mixed weather (snow, rain, sun) when climbing in May. Snow can linger in shaded sections early in the season; roads are fully cleared before official opening for safety. 📅 When It’s Normally Passable Official open window (historical average): roughly end of April → early November . Exact dates shift year‑to‑year depending on snowfall and spring melt — most years see the pass fully open by late April or early May . 🧠 Short Summary 🟢 Right now (January 2026) the Oberalppass road is open despite winter — but this is exceptional and conditions can change. 📆 Usually closed winter → open late April/May → then remains open until early November . 🚴♂️ For cyclists expect cool alpine weather, possible snow patches early/late season, and rapidly changing conditions — check local road reports and weather forecasts shortly before riding.

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Pass Information

2,045m

Elevation

6.0%

Max Gradient

23.0 km

Length

Current status: closed

Opening Period: Wintersperre

Current Conditions

Open between Tschamut and Andermatt.

Wed

11 Mar

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Snow showers

06:45 — 18:24

1° / -2°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 86 %

📍 Oberalppass (Switzerland) — Current Road Access

The road over Oberalppass is currently open for all traffic, with no seasonal closure in effect right now — even though it’s winter.
Typically, the road closes for winter sometime between late October and early December and re‑opens in spring (usually late April, sometimes mid‑May) once snow is cleared and conditions are safe.
In 2025, winter closure for Oberalppass historically ran from mid‑November (around 18 Nov) and the road was reopened around 25 April despite some snow remaining.

🌦️ Typical Weather & Conditions for Cyclists

The pass sits at ~2044 m elevation, so weather can vary widely even in summer — expect cool to cold temps, wind, and occasional thunderstorms in summer months.
In early/late season (Apr–May or Sep–Oct) snow on road shoulders, residual ice, or wet surface are possible — descend with caution. Many riders report cold descents and mixed weather (snow, rain, sun) when climbing in May.
Snow can linger in shaded sections early in the season; roads are fully cleared before official opening for safety.

📅 When It’s Normally Passable

Official open window (historical average): roughly end of April → early November.
Exact dates shift year‑to‑year depending on snowfall and spring melt — most years see the pass fully open by late April or early May.

🧠 Short Summary

🟢 Right now (January 2026) the Oberalppass road is open despite winter — but this is exceptional and conditions can change.
📆 Usually closed winter → open late April/May → then remains open until early November.
🚴‍♂️ For cyclists expect cool alpine weather, possible snow patches early/late season, and rapidly changing conditions — check local road reports and weather forecasts shortly before riding.

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Location

Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Wed

11 Mar

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Snow showers

06:45 — 18:24

1° / -2°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 86 %

Thu

12 Mar

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Snow

06:43 — 18:26

2° / -3°

Precipitation 2 mm

Humidity 93 %

Fri

13 Mar

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Overcast

06:41 — 18:27

3° / -5°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 79 %

Sat

14 Mar

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Snow showers

06:39 — 18:29

-1° / -7°

Precipitation 42 mm

Humidity 94 %

Sun

15 Mar

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Snow showers

06:37 — 18:30

-1° / -8°

Precipitation 15 mm

Humidity 93 %

Mon

16 Mar

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Snow

06:35 — 18:31

3° / -4°

Precipitation 4 mm

Humidity 96 %

Tue

17 Mar

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Snow grains

06:33 — 18:33

4° / -3°

Precipitation 1 mm

Humidity 100 %

Climate Overview

Month	Temp Day	Temp Night	Sunny Days	Sun Hours	Rain Days	Precipitation	Humidity	UV Index	Day Length
Jan	-4°C	-12°C	12	3.6h	22	143 mm	75 %	2	9h 3m
Feb	-1°C	-10°C	13	5.2h	13	46 mm	73 %	3	10h 20m
Mar	0°C	-8°C	20	6.9h	16	62 mm	70 %	4	11h 56m
Apr	4°C	-5°C	22	9.1h	11	92 mm	68 %	5	13h 36m
May	8°C	-1°C	23	9.2h	26	146 mm	65 %	6	15h 2m
Jun	17°C	6°C	28	12.5h	20	136 mm	67 %	7	15h 46m
Jul	13°C	4°C	27	10.9h	25	164 mm	66 %	8	15h 23m
Aug	16°C	6°C	29	11.3h	18	140 mm	68 %	7	14h 8m
Sep	11°C	2°C	23	8.4h	19	187 mm	70 %	5	12h 32m
Oct	6°C	-3°C	22	7.2h	16	101 mm	72 %	4	10h 52m
Nov	-1°C	-9°C	16	5.4h	16	81 mm	76 %	2	9h 24m
Dec	-1°C	-8°C	14	4.2h	14	35 mm	77 %	2	8h 37m