Montreux Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Montreux
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This is the Snow Forecast for Montreux, Switzerland for 16 days from 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 03:33 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 17 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 11cm 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 40cm 16in |
| Next 7 Days | 40cm 16in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Montreux.
Forecast for today in Montreux
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,689m 5,541ft to 1,289m 4,229ft , with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 April 2025 03:40 BST
Powder Possible :- 13cm 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Montreux over the next 2 days.
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Montreux Snow Report
Snow report from La Chapelle d'Abondance ( 18km 11 miles from Montreux)
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Montreux 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,000m 6,562ft | 3℃ 37°F
 +8cm +3in
| -3℃ 27°F
+32cm +13in
| 2℃ 36°F
 +1cm
| 9℃ 47°F
 | 8℃ 46°F
 | 6℃ 43°F
| 7℃ 45°F
|
| 1,500m 4,921ft | 6℃ 43°F
+1cm
| 0℃ 33°F
+11cm +4in
| 5℃ 41°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 10℃ 51°F
|
| 1,000m 3,281ft | 9℃ 48°F
| 4℃ 39°F
+1cm
| 9℃ 48°F
| 15℃ 59°F
| 13℃ 55°F
 | 12℃ 54°F
| 13℃ 56°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,689m 5,541ft | varying 1,289m 4,229ft | varying 1,199m 3,934ft | ||||
| Max Town | 9℃ 48°F | 4℃ 39°F | 9℃ 48°F | 15℃ 59°F | 13℃ 55°F | 12℃ 54°F | 13℃ 56°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | 0℃ 31°F | 2℃ 36°F | 5℃ 40°F | 7℃ 44°F | 6℃ 43°F | 7℃ 45°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.
Montreux 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 9℃ 48°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,689m 5,541ft to 1,289m 4,229ft , with rain below.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
1cm to 32cm up to 13in New Snow
Snow at altitude first, light snow then light snow at altitude, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,289m 4,229ft to resort level.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,199m 3,934ft to resort level.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, thunderstorms, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Montreux, 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 Montreux, 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.
Montreux Snow Forecast updated at 03:33 BST, next update expected 06:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Montreux
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 43cm 17in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Thollon-les-Mémises | 49cm 19in | 49cm 19in | |||||||
| Châtel | 47cm 19in | 48cm 19in | |||||||
| Avoriaz | 45cm 18in | 47cm 19in | |||||||
| Morzine | 38cm 15in | 40cm 16in | |||||||
| Les Gets | 37cm 15in | 37cm 15in | |||||||
| La Chapelle d'Abondance | 36cm 14in | 36cm 14in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Montreux
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Montreux, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Montreux, 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 Montreux 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 Montreux 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 Montreux 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.