Zermatt Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Zermatt
This is the Snow and Weather for Zermatt from 21 January.
Updated 21 January 2026 22:55 IST.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zermatt.
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Zermatt Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Zermatt?
| Next Snow Expected | 23 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 24cm |
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Forecast for today in Zermatt
Max -1℃
Min -8℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Zermatt are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Zermatt is reporting “powder / hard” with up to 21cm new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Zermatt Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 62cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 25cm |
| Snow Conditions | powder hard |
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| Last Snow | 18 January |
| Lifts Open | 1 Lifts |
Ski area reported to be open, with 1 lifts running.
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| Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,900m | -12℃
| -13℃
| -16℃
 +1cm
| -16℃
+2cm
| -17℃
+3cm
| -20℃
+1cm
| -14℃
|
| 2,760m | -9℃
| -8℃
| -10℃
+2cm
| -11℃
+3cm
| -12℃
 +4cm
| -12℃
+1cm
| -10℃
|
| 1,620m | -1℃
| -1℃
| -3℃
+2cm
| -3℃
+3cm
| -4℃
+4cm
| -5℃
+1cm
| -3℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,620m | 1,620m | 1,620m | 1,620m | 1,620m | ||
| Max Town | -1℃ | -1℃ | -3℃ | -3℃ | -4℃ | -5℃ | -3℃ |
| Min Town | -8℃ | -8℃ | -7℃ | -8℃ | -12℃ | -10℃ | -12℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Snow Forecast near Zermatt
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alagna Valsesia | 3cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Gressoney Saint Jean | 2cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Gressoney la Trinité | 2cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Monterosa | 2cm | 28cm | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 2cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Champoluc | 2cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Valtournenche | 3cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 2cm | 19cm |
Snow Reliability
Zermatt is known for its excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 2-3 meters during peak season. Regular snowfall and high-altitude slopes help maintain conditions, but it's advisable to check the latest snow info on J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zermatt
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Zermatt, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Zermatt, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Zermatt is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Zermatt will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Zermatt for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.