Zermatt 48-Hour Snow Forecast
48-hour Forecast for Zermatt ( 1,620m to 3,900m 5,315ft to 12,795ft )
This is the 48-hour (2-Day) Snow Forecast for Zermatt from 17 February.
Updated 17 February 2026 00:43 UTC.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 17 February 2026 04:44 UTC
Powder Possible :- 16cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zermatt over the next 2 days.
Zermatt is reporting "powder / hard".*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
See below for the detailed Weather and Snow outlook.
Zermatt Snow Forecast updated at 00:43 UTC, next update expected imminently.
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Forecast for today in Zermatt
Max -4℃ 24°F
Min -8℃ 18°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ 18°F and not getting above -4℃ 24°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
17
8cm to 11cm 3in to 4in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,620m 5,315ft ).
Forecast times for Zermatt are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 17 February 2026 04:44 UTC
Powder Possible :- 16cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zermatt over the next 2 days.
Zermatt is reporting "powder / hard".*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Forecast for tomorrow in Zermatt
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -8℃ 17°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ 17°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
18
1cm to 2cm 1in New Snow
Cloudy, heavy snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,697m 5,568ft to resort level ( 1,620m 5,315ft ).
Forecast times for Zermatt are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 01:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 02:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 22°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 03:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -6℃ 22°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 04:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 05:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -6℃ 20°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 06:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 07:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 08:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -6℃ 20°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 09:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 10:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 11:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -6℃ 20°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Light snow. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 16:00 |  | Clear spells. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Light snow. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ 20°F | SW Light | 75% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | 55% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ 17°F | W Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 19°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -6℃ 21°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ 22°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ 24°F | W Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -3℃ 27°F | W Light | 30% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ 28°F | W Light | 55% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | -2℃ 28°F | W Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | W Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ 31°F | W Calm | 100% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ 33°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 35°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ 36°F | W Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ 36°F | W Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ 36°F | W Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ 35°F | W Light | 70% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | W Light | 55% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | W Light | 35% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 31°F | W Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 31°F | W Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 31°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 29°F | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ 26°F | W Calm | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Zermatt
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breuil-Cervinia | 22cm 9in | 34cm 14in | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 17cm 7in | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Valtournenche | 19cm 7in | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Champoluc | 15cm 6in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Monterosa | 12cm 5in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Gressoney Saint Jean | 12cm 5in | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Gressoney la Trinité | 12cm 5in | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Alagna Valsesia | 9cm 4in | 10cm 4in |
Zermatt Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zermatt.
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.
Snow Reliability
Zermatt is known for its excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 2-3 meters during peak season. Regular snowfall and high-altitude slopes help maintain conditions, but it's advisable to check the latest snow info on J2Ski.