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 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 18:03 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 131cm |
| Next 7 Days | 151cm |
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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 13℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 5cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,729m to 2,369m, with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 18:09 IST
Powder :- 65cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zermatt over the next 2 days.
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Zermatt is reporting "powder / hard".
Zermatt Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 82cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | powder hard |
| Last Snow | 2 April |
| Pistes Open | (24%) |
| Lifts Open | 21 Lifts |
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | S F2 | SE F3 | ||||
| 3,900m | -3℃
 +5cm
| -7℃
+42cm
| -5℃
 +84cm
| -8℃
 +4cm
| -8℃
+1cm
| -9℃
+13cm
| -6℃
+2cm
|
| SW F3 | SE F2 | SE F2 | S F2 | SE F2 | |||
| 2,760m | 2℃
+2cm
| -1℃
+27cm
| 1℃
+36cm
| 0℃
+2cm
| 1℃
 | 0℃
 +3cm
| 2℃
+1cm
|
| W F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 1,620m | 13℃
| 9℃
 | 12℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 6℃
 | 9℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,729m | varying 2,579m | varying 2,949m | 2,459m | varying 2,529m | varying 2,589m | varying 2,689m |
| Max Town | 13℃ | 9℃ | 12℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 9℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ |
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 13℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 5cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,729m to 2,369m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 42cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, rain showers then light rain, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,579m to 2,129m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 84cm New Snow
Rain, rain showers, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,949m to 2,389m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 4cm New Snow
Fair first, cloudy then fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to 2,459m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair first, clear sky then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,529m to 2,479m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 13cm New Snow
Light rain, rain, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,589m to 2,459m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 2cm New Snow
Light rain, fair, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,689m to 2,589m, 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 18:03 IST, next update expected 20:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Zermatt
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alagna Valsesia | 288cm | 318cm | |||||||
| Monterosa | 209cm | 223cm | |||||||
| Gressoney la Trinité | 163cm | 187cm | |||||||
| Gressoney Saint Jean | 160cm | 175cm | |||||||
| Champoluc | 133cm | 156cm | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 132cm | 151cm | |||||||
| Valtournenche | 122cm | 143cm | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 100cm | 110cm |
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.