Saastal Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Saastal
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This is the Snow Forecast for Saastal, Switzerland for 16 days from 30 April.
Updated 30 April 2025 04:32 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 6 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 11cm 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 41cm 16in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Saastal.
Forecast for today in Saastal
Max 15℃ 60°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Zermatt ( 18km 11 miles from Saastal) is reporting “powder / hard” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Saastal Snow Report
Snow report from Zermatt ( 18km 11 miles from Saastal)
| Upper Snow Depths | 85cm 33in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | powder hard |
| Last Snow | 17 April |
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| Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | Sat 03 | Sun 04 | Mon 05 | Tue 06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 3,500m 11,483ft | -1℃ 31°F
| 1℃ 33°F
| 3℃ 36°F
| 1℃ 35°F
 | 0℃ 31°F
 +10cm +4in
| -3℃ 26°F
 +6cm +3in
| -4℃ 24°F
+8cm +3in
|
| NW F2 | S F2 | ||||||
| 2,530m 8,299ft | 7℃ 45°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 2℃ 36°F
+1cm
| 2℃ 36°F
 +11cm +4in
|
| 1,559m 5,115ft | 15℃ 60°F
| 16℃ 62°F
| 17℃ 63°F
| 16℃ 60°F
| 13℃ 54°F
 | 13℃ 55°F
| 11℃ 51°F
|
| Snow Line | 3,229m 10,594ft | varying 3,009m 9,872ft | varying 2,559m 8,396ft | varying 2,269m 7,444ft | |||
| Max Town | 15℃ 60°F | 16℃ 62°F | 17℃ 63°F | 16℃ 60°F | 13℃ 54°F | 13℃ 55°F | 11℃ 51°F |
| Min Town | 6℃ 43°F | 8℃ 47°F | 8℃ 46°F | 10℃ 51°F | 7℃ 44°F | 6℃ 43°F | 4℃ 39°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.
Saastal 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 15℃ 60°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 16℃ 62°F
Min 8℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 62°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 17℃ 63°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 63°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 10℃ 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ 51°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 13℃ 54°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
04
up to 10cm up to 4in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 3,009m 9,872ft to 2,589m 8,494ft , with rain below.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 6cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,559m 8,396ft to 2,479m 8,133ft , with rain below.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Fair first, cloudy then light rain showers, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,269m 7,444ft to 1,949m 6,394ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Saastal, 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 Saastal, 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.
Saastal Snow Forecast updated at 04:32 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Saastal
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saas Grund | - | 38cm 15in | |||||||
| Zermatt | - | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Alagna Valsesia | - | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | - | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | - | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Champoluc | - | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| San Domenico | - | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Gressoney la Trinité | - | 23cm 9in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saastal
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Saastal, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Saastal, 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 Saastal 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 Saastal 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 Saastal 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.