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Zinal Snow Forecast - 31st July 2025

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Zinal Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Zinal

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This is the Snow Forecast for Zinal, Switzerland for 16 days from 31 July.

Updated 31 July 2025 16:04 IST.

Zinal Snow Forecast Highlights
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Zinal

Max 17℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
31

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Zinal has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Zinal Snow Report

Snow report from St-Luc (13km from Zinal)

St-Luc Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths80cm
Snow ConditionsSki Area Opens:19 Dec

Ski area reported to be open, with 2 lifts running.

Zinal 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zinal from OpenMeteo
Thu
31
Fri
01
Sat
02
Sun
03
Mon
04
Tue
05
Wed
06
WindW F2W F2NW F2NW F3NW F3
2,910m
7℃
Mixed
7℃
Mixed
4℃
Snow
+4cm
4℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
10℃
Fair
11℃
Fair
SW F2
2,290m
12℃
Mixed
11℃
Mixed
8℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
13℃
Fair
1,670m
17℃
Mixed
16℃
Mixed
12℃
Cloud
13℃
Cloud
15℃
Mixed
19℃
Mixed
20℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 2,759m
to 2,559m

Max Town17℃16℃12℃13℃15℃19℃20℃
Min Town7℃9℃7℃6℃8℃11℃9℃

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.

Zinal 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 17℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
31

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 16℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
01

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedShwrs

Cloudy, clear spells, rain showers later.

Max 12℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
02

up to 4cm New Snow

MixedStormCloudCloud

Clear spells, thunderstorms, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,759m to 2,559m, with rain below.

Max 13℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

FogCloudCloudCloud

Fog early, then cloudy later.

Max 15℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
04

Snow unlikely

Lt RainFogMixedCloud

Light rain first, fog then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 19℃
Min 11℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
05

Snow unlikely

FairMixedFairFair

Fair, clear spells, fair later.

Max 20℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 20℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
06

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearFair

Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.

This Snow Forecast for Zinal, 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 Zinal, 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.

Zinal Snow Forecast updated at 16:04 IST, next update expected 21:30 IST.

Snow Forecast near Zinal

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zinal
Snow Forecast 48 Hr 7 Day
Zermatt1cm 6cm
Saas-Fee2cm 3cm
Verbier-3cm
Grimentz1cm 1cm
Sierre-Anniviers1cm 1cm
St-Luc1cm 1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zinal

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Zinal, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Zinal, 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 Zinal 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 Zinal 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 Zinal 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.