Zermatt Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Zermatt
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This is the Snow Forecast for Zermatt, Switzerland for 16 days from 31 May.
Updated 31 May 2025 16:37 UTC.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
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Forecast for today in Zermatt
Max 22℃ 72°F
Min 9℃ 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 49°F to daytime highs around 22℃ 72°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then fair, cloudy later.
Zermatt has 7cm 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Zermatt Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 120cm 47in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Last Snow | 22 May |
| Pistes Open | (4%) |
| Lifts Open | 10 Lifts |
Zermatt 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 31 | Sun 01 | Mon 02 | Tue 03 | Wed 04 | Thu 05 | Fri 06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | S F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 3,900m 12,795ft | 8℃ 45°F
| 6℃ 44°F
+1cm
| 2℃ 36°F
 +6cm +2in
| -1℃ 30°F
 +3cm +1in
| -3℃ 26°F
 +28cm +11in
| 0℃ 32°F
| 0℃ 32°F
+2cm +1in
|
| SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | |||||
| 2,760m 9,055ft | 11℃ 52°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 7℃ 44°F
 | 8℃ 46°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 9℃ 49°F
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,620m 5,315ft | 22℃ 72°F
| 22℃ 71°F
| 17℃ 63°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 10℃ 50°F
 | 15℃ 58°F
| 15℃ 59°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,479m 11,414ft | varying 3,329m 10,922ft | varying 3,379m 11,086ft | varying 3,189m 10,463ft | varying 3,069m 10,069ft | varying 3,179m 10,430ft | |
| Max Town | 22℃ 72°F | 22℃ 71°F | 17℃ 63°F | 13℃ 55°F | 10℃ 50°F | 15℃ 58°F | 15℃ 59°F |
| Min Town | 9℃ 49°F | 11℃ 51°F | 9℃ 49°F | 8℃ 46°F | 7℃ 44°F | 6℃ 43°F | 10℃ 50°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.
Zermatt 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 22℃ 72°F
Min 9℃ 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 49°F to daytime highs around 22℃ 72°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then fair, cloudy later.
Max 22℃ 71°F
Min 11℃ 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ 51°F to daytime highs around 22℃ 71°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
01
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,479m 11,414ft to 3,359m 11,020ft , with rain below.
Max 17℃ 63°F
Min 9℃ 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 49°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 63°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
02
up to 6cm up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,329m 10,922ft to 3,249m 10,659ft , with rain below.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
03
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,379m 11,086ft to 3,099m 10,167ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
04
up to 28cm up to 11in New Snow
Light rain first, rain then light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,189m 10,463ft to 2,999m 9,839ft , with rain below.
Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Light rain, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 10℃ 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ 50°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
06
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light rain first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 3,179m 10,430ft to 2,949m 9,675ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Zermatt, 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 Zermatt, 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.
Zermatt Snow Forecast updated at 16:37 UTC, next update expected 19:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Zermatt
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champoluc | 1cm 1in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 3cm 1in | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Alagna Valsesia | - | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 2cm 1in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Monterosa | 2cm 1in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Valtournenche | - | 1cm - |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zermatt
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Zermatt, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Zermatt, 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 Zermatt 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 Zermatt 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 Zermatt 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.