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Zermatt Snow Forecast - 23rd March 2025

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Zermatt Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Zermatt

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This is the Snow Forecast for Zermatt, Switzerland for 16 days from 23 March.

Updated 23 March 2025 22:00 IST.

Zermatt Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected28 March
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days9cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zermatt.

Forecast for today in Zermatt

Max 7℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
23

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Zermatt is reporting “powder / hard” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Zermatt Snow Report

Zermatt Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths80cm
Lower Snow Depths20cm
Snow Conditionspowder hard
Last Snow16 March
Lifts Open1 Lifts

Zermatt 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zermatt from OpenMeteo
Sun
23
Mon
24
Tue
25
Wed
26
Thu
27
Fri
28
Sat
29
WindW F2SE F2NW F3NW F4
3,900m
-8℃
Cloud
-9℃
Cloud
-8℃
Clear
-10℃
Cloud
-8℃
Clear
-9℃
Snow
+4cm
-14℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
NW F2NW F4
2,760m
-3℃
Cloud
-4℃
Cloud
-3℃
Clear
-4℃
Cloud
-2℃
Clear
-3℃
Snow
+5cm
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
SW F2NW F4
1,620m
7℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Clear
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
1℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,369m
to 2,269m

varying 2,239m
to 1,849m

Max Town7℃6℃7℃2℃4℃5℃1℃
Min Town0℃-1℃-2℃-2℃-1℃0℃-4℃

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.

Zermatt Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 7℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
23

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Max 7℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
25

Snow unlikely

FairClearFairFair

Fair, clear sky, fair later.

Max 2℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
26

Snow unlikely

FogFogCloudMixed

Fog, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
27

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
28

up to 4cm New Snow

MixedCloudCloudLt Rain

Clear spells, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,369m to 2,269m, with rain below.

Max 1℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
29

up to 5cm New Snow

MixedCloudMixedMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,239m to 1,849m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Zermatt, Switzerland gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Zermatt, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Zermatt Snow Forecast updated at 22:00 IST, next update expected 00:30 IST.

Snow Forecast near Zermatt

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zermatt
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Breuil-Cervinia3cm 26cm
Saas-Fee4cm 14cm
Gressoney la Trinité6cm 11cm
Champoluc3cm 10cm
Gressoney Saint Jean6cm 8cm
Monterosa6cm 8cm
Alagna Valsesia6cm 6cm
Valtournenche3cm 6cm

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.