Gstaad Mountain Rides Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Gstaad Mountain Rides
This is the Snow and Weather for Gstaad Mountain Rides from 15 February.
Updated 15 February 2026 06:43 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Gstaad Mountain Rides.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Gstaad Mountain Rides Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Gstaad Mountain Rides?
| Next Snow Expected | 15 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 46cm 18in |
| Next 7 Days | 59cm 23in |
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Forecast for today in Gstaad Mountain Rides
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
15
1cm to 6cm up to 2in New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 1,319m 4,327ft to resort level ( 950m 3,117ft ).
Forecast times for Gstaad Mountain Rides are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 15 February 2026 06:48 UTC
Powder Possible :- 46cm 18in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Gstaad Mountain Rides over the next 2 days.
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ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Gstaad Mountain Rides Snow Report
Snow report from Adelboden ( 22km 14 miles from Gstaad Mountain Rides)
| Upper Snow Depths | 100cm 39in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 3cm 1in |
| Snow Conditions | 3cm 1in Fresh Snow |
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| Last Snow | 14 February |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +3cm +1in |
Ski area reported to be open, with 35 lifts running.
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| Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | ||||||
| 3,000m 9,843ft | -10℃ 15°F
 +6cm +2in
| -9℃ 16°F
 +27cm +11in
| -12℃ 10°F
 +13cm +5in
| -9℃ 16°F
+12cm +5in
| -9℃ 16°F
| -6℃ 21°F
 | -7℃ 19°F
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| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,975m 6,480ft | -3℃ 27°F
+6cm +2in
| -2℃ 28°F
+27cm +11in
| -5℃ 22°F
+13cm +5in
| -2℃ 28°F
+12cm +5in
| -2℃ 28°F
| 1℃ 33°F
| 0℃ 31°F
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| SW F2 | |||||||
| 950m 3,117ft | 4℃ 39°F
+1cm
| 4℃ 40°F
+7cm +3in
| 2℃ 35°F
+9cm +4in
| 3℃ 38°F
+6cm +2in
| 3℃ 38°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 6℃ 43°F
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| Snow Line | varying 1,319m 4,327ft | varying 1,365m 4,478ft | varying 965m 3,166ft | varying 1,212m 3,976ft | |||
| Max Town | 4℃ 39°F | 4℃ 40°F | 2℃ 35°F | 3℃ 38°F | 3℃ 38°F | 5℃ 41°F | 6℃ 43°F |
| Min Town | -2℃ 28°F | 0℃ 32°F | -1℃ 31°F | -1℃ 29°F | -4℃ 25°F | -10℃ 13°F | -2℃ 28°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.
Snow Forecast near Gstaad Mountain Rides
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gstaad | 50cm 20in | 60cm 24in | |||||||
| Villars - Gryon | 48cm 19in | 59cm 23in | |||||||
| Montreux | 47cm 19in | 56cm 22in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 44cm 17in | 56cm 22in | |||||||
| Saanen | 46cm 18in | 59cm 23in | |||||||
| Château d'Oex | 47cm 18in | 60cm 24in | |||||||
| Nendaz | 44cm 17in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Thyon les Collons | 43cm 17in | 48cm 19in |
Snow Reliability
Gstaad Mountain Rides typically experiences reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 1.5 meters during peak season. For the latest snow information, including snowfall and snowmelt details, check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gstaad Mountain Rides
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Gstaad Mountain Rides, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Gstaad Mountain Rides, 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 Gstaad Mountain Rides 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 Gstaad Mountain Rides 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 Gstaad Mountain Rides 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.