Crans-Montana Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Crans-Montana
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This is the Snow Forecast for Crans-Montana, Switzerland for 16 days from 25 January.
Updated 25 January 2025 22:33 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 23cm9in |
| Next 7 Days | 34cm13in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Crans-Montana.
Forecast for today in Crans-Montana
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Powder Alert!
Updated 25 January 2025 21:35 UTC
Powder :- 25cm10in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Crans-Montana over the next 2 days.
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Crans-Montana is reporting "hard / powder".
Crans-Montana Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 120cm47in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | hard powder |
| Last Snow | 23 January |
| Pistes Open | (82%) |
| Lifts Open | 22 Lifts |
Crans-Montana 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 25 | Sun 26 | Mon 27 | Tue 28 | Wed 29 | Thu 30 | Fri 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 3,000m9,843ft | -2℃27°F
 | -6℃21°F
 +5cm+2in
| -6℃21°F
+20cm+8in
| -8℃17°F
+4cm+1in
| -10℃13°F
 +5cm+2in
| -10℃14°F
| -11℃12°F
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,250m7,382ft | 2℃36°F
| -1℃30°F
+5cm+2in
| -1℃30°F
+20cm+8in
| -3℃26°F
+4cm+2in
| -6℃22°F
+5cm+2in
| -5℃23°F
| -6℃21°F
|
| NE F2 | |||||||
| 1,500m4,921ft | 8℃47°F
| 4℃39°F
+1cm+1in
| 4℃40°F
+6cm+2in
| -1℃31°F
 +2cm+1in
| -1℃29°F
 +6cm+2in
| 1℃33°F
| -1℃30°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,529m5,016ft | varying 1,839m6,033ft | 1,500m4,921ft | 1,500m4,921ft | |||
| Max Town | 8℃47°F | 4℃39°F | 4℃40°F | -1℃31°F | -1℃29°F | 1℃33°F | -1℃30°F |
| Min Town | 3℃38°F | -2℃28°F | -2℃29°F | -4℃25°F | -4℃25°F | -4℃25°F | -7℃19°F |
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.
Crans-Montana 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
26
2cm to 5cm1in to 2in New Snow
Snow showers, clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,519m4,984ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
27
6cm to 18cm2in to 7in New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow at altitude then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,769m5,804ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
28
3cm to 4cm1in to 2in New Snow
Freezing fog, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
29
7cm3in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow showers, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
30
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Crans-Montana, 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 Crans-Montana, 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.
Crans-Montana Snow Forecast updated at 22:33 UTC, next update expected 01:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Crans-Montana
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 25cm10in | 30cm12in | |||||||
| Villars - Gryon | 17cm7in | 24cm9in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 20cm8in | 25cm10in | |||||||
| Nendaz | 12cm5in | 20cm8in | |||||||
| Verbier | 16cm6in | 23cm9in | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 13cm5in | 17cm7in | |||||||
| Zermatt | 9cm3in | 10cm4in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Crans-Montana
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Crans-Montana, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Crans-Montana, 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 Crans-Montana 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 Crans-Montana 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 Crans-Montana 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.