Zermatt 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 16 October 2026 08:47 UTC

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Zermatt

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 16 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Zermatt Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Zermatt?

Zermatt Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,760m)
Next Snow Expected	18 October
Next Snow Amount	24cm 9in
Next 48 Hours	24cm 9in
Next 7 Days	67cm 26in
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Zermatt

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 16℃ 61°F
Min 0℃ 32°F

72cm 28in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,958m 9,705ft to 1,912m 6,273ft , with rain below.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 16 October 2026 08:51 UTC

Powder Possible :- 24cm 9in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zermatt over the next 2 days.

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Zermatt Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Zermatt from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Fri 16	Cloudy.	Max 16℃ 61°F Min 7℃ 44°F
Sat 17	Clear sky.	Max 13℃ 55°F Min 4℃ 39°F
Sun 18	up to 25cm up to 10in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,528m 8,294ft to 2,328m 7,638ft , with rain below.	Max 7℃ 45°F Min 6℃ 43°F
Mon 19	up to 14cm up to 5in New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,497m 8,192ft to 2,251m 7,385ft , with rain below.	Max 8℃ 47°F Min 5℃ 41°F
Tue 20	up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,743m 8,999ft to 2,420m 7,940ft , with rain below.	Max 9℃ 48°F Min 4℃ 38°F
Wed 21	up to 14cm up to 5in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,497m 8,192ft to 2,374m 7,789ft , with rain below.	Max 8℃ 46°F Min 6℃ 44°F
Thu 22	Fog.	Max 8℃ 46°F Min 3℃ 38°F

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 08:47 UTC, next update expected 11:00 UTC.

Ensemble forecast for Zermatt, Switzerland at 1,620m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near Zermatt

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zermatt
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Saas-Fee	56cm 22in	123cm 48in
Alagna Valsesia	42cm 17in	118cm 46in
Monterosa	44cm 17in	114cm 45in
Champoluc	26cm 10in	86cm 34in
Gressoney Saint Jean	24cm 9in	83cm 33in
Gressoney la Trinité	24cm 10in	83cm 33in
Breuil-Cervinia	21cm 8in	52cm 21in
Valtournenche	19cm 8in	47cm 19in

How reliable is the snow in Zermatt?

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Zermatt

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Zermatt, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.