Crans-Montana Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Crans-Montana
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This is the Snow Forecast for Crans-Montana, Switzerland for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 23:31 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 11cm 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 51cm 20in |
| Next 7 Days | 53cm 21in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Crans-Montana.
Forecast for today in Crans-Montana
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 8℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 22:35 BST
Powder Possible :- 45cm 18in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Crans-Montana over the next 2 days.
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Crans-Montana is reporting "spring snow / hard".
Crans-Montana Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 140cm 55in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | spring snow hard |
| Last Snow | 29 March |
| Pistes Open | (19%) |
| Lifts Open | 11 Lifts |
Crans-Montana 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | E F3 | E F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | |||
| 3,000m 9,843ft | 2℃ 35°F
| -2℃ 28°F
 +15cm +6in
| -4℃ 25°F
 +36cm +14in
| -4℃ 24°F
 +1cm
| 0℃ 32°F
| -1℃ 31°F
| -3℃ 26°F
|
| E F3 | E F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | ||||
| 2,250m 7,382ft | 7℃ 44°F
| 2℃ 36°F
+11cm +4in
| 1℃ 33°F
+35cm +14in
| 0℃ 32°F
+1cm
| 5℃ 41°F
| 4℃ 40°F
| 4℃ 39°F
|
| E F2 | NE F2 | ||||||
| 1,500m 4,921ft | 14℃ 57°F
| 9℃ 49°F
+1cm +1in
| 2℃ 35°F
+31cm +12in
| 6℃ 42°F
| 11℃ 51°F
 | 9℃ 49°F
| 11℃ 52°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,239m 7,346ft | varying 1,629m 5,344ft | 1,500m 4,921ft | varying 2,279m 7,477ft | |||
| Max Town | 14℃ 57°F | 9℃ 49°F | 2℃ 35°F | 6℃ 42°F | 11℃ 51°F | 9℃ 49°F | 11℃ 52°F |
| Min Town | 8℃ 47°F | 0℃ 31°F | -2℃ 29°F | -1℃ 30°F | 2℃ 36°F | 3℃ 38°F | 2℃ 36°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.
Crans-Montana 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 14℃ 57°F
Min 8℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
1cm to 15cm 1in to 6in New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then light rain, snow later.
Snow Line from 2,239m 7,346ft to resort level.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
31cm to 36cm 12in to 14in New Snow
Heavy snow, heavy snow showers, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,629m 5,344ft to resort level.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
This Snow Forecast for Crans-Montana, 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 Crans-Montana, 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.
Crans-Montana Snow Forecast updated at 23:31 BST, next update expected 02:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Crans-Montana
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | 138cm 54in | 174cm 68in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 67cm 26in | 69cm 27in | |||||||
| Verbier | 56cm 22in | 62cm 24in | |||||||
| Nendaz | 56cm 22in | 58cm 23in | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 50cm 20in | 51cm 20in | |||||||
| Villars - Gryon | 41cm 16in | 42cm 17in | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 28cm 11in | 36cm 14in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Crans-Montana
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Crans-Montana, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Crans-Montana, 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 Crans-Montana 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 Crans-Montana 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 Crans-Montana 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.