Gstaad Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Gstaad
This is the Snow and Weather for Gstaad from 18 January.
Updated 18 January 2026 17:18 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Gstaad.
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Gstaad Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Gstaad?
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Forecast for today in Gstaad
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 8℃ 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Gstaad are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Gstaad has up to 1cm - new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Gstaad Snow Report
Snow report from Zweisimmen (near Gstaad)
| Upper Snow Depths | 50cm 20in |
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| Lower Snow Depths | 30cm 12in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Last Snow | 10 January |
Ski area reported to be open, with 1 lifts running.
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| Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 3,000m 9,843ft | -7℃ 19°F
| -9℃ 17°F
 | -9℃ 15°F
| -8℃ 17°F
| -10℃ 15°F
 | -9℃ 16°F
+1cm
| -10℃ 14°F
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| 1,975m 6,480ft | 0℃ 31°F
| -2℃ 28°F
| -3℃ 27°F
| -1℃ 29°F
| -3℃ 27°F
| -2℃ 28°F
+1cm
| -3℃ 26°F
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| SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 950m 3,117ft | 8℃ 46°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 6℃ 44°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 6℃ 43°F
+1cm
| 7℃ 44°F
| 5℃ 41°F
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| Snow Line | varying 1,227m 4,026ft | varying 1,165m 3,822ft | |||||
| Max Town | 8℃ 46°F | 6℃ 43°F | 6℃ 44°F | 7℃ 44°F | 6℃ 43°F | 7℃ 44°F | 5℃ 41°F |
| Min Town | -2℃ 28°F | -5℃ 23°F | -7℃ 18°F | -12℃ 11°F | -10℃ 13°F | -8℃ 18°F | -15℃ 4°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
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| Grimentz | - | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Thyon les Collons | - | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Villars - Gryon | - | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Adelboden | - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | - | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Kandersteg | - | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Saanen | - | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Château d'Oex | - | 2cm 1in |
Snow Reliability
Gstaad typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 100 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, including snowfall and snowmelt updates, be sure to check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gstaad
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Gstaad, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Gstaad, 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 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 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 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.