Saanen 7-Day Snow Forecast

Saanen Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 20 October 2026 01:40 BST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Saanen

1-week from 20 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Saanen 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Saanen?

Saanen Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,025m)
Next Snow Expected	21 October
Next Snow Amount	8cm 3in
Next 48 Hours	11cm 4in
Next 7 Days	44cm 17in

7-Day Snow Outlook for Saanen

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 17℃ 63°F
Min -8℃ 18°F

51cm 20in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,496m 8,189ft to resort level ( 1,050m 3,445ft ).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 20 October 2026 06:45 BST

Powder Possible :- 11cm 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Saanen over the next 2 days.

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Saanen 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 17℃ 63°F
Min 6℃ 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 63°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
20

Snow unlikely

Clear spells first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Saanen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Wed
21

up to 14cm up to 6in New Snow

Drizzle, rain showers, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,112m 6,929ft to 1,342m 4,403ft , with rain below.

Forecast times for Saanen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 0℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Thu
22

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

Light snow first, snow showers at altitude then clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,312m 4,304ft to resort level ( 1,050m 3,445ft ).

Forecast times for Saanen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 1℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Fri
23

up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow

Cloudy first, clear spells then light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,496m 8,189ft to 1,219m 3,999ft , with rain below.

Forecast times for Saanen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Sat
24

up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow

Light snow, fair, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,373m 4,505ft to resort level ( 1,050m 3,445ft ).

Forecast times for Saanen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Sun
25

up to 20cm up to 8in New Snow

Heavy snow showers at altitude first, rain showers then light snow at altitude, heavy snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,835m 6,020ft to 1,096m 3,596ft , with rain below.

Forecast times for Saanen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -8℃ 18°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ 18°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Mon
26

1cm to 4cm up to 2in New Snow

Light snow, clear spells, fair later.

Snow Line from 1,296m 4,252ft to resort level ( 1,050m 3,445ft ).

Forecast times for Saanen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

This Snow Forecast for Saanen, 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 Saanen, 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.

Saanen Snow Forecast updated at 01:40 BST, next update expected 07:00 BST.

Snow Forecast near Saanen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Saanen
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Gstaad	16cm 6in	59cm 23in
Schönried	19cm 7in	55cm 22in
Villars - Gryon	12cm 5in	54cm 21in
Gstaad Mountain Rides	17cm 7in	51cm 20in
Adelboden	13cm 5in	45cm 18in
Crans-Montana	12cm 5in	44cm 17in
Nendaz	19cm 8in	43cm 17in
Saanenmöser	15cm 6in	42cm 16in

How reliable is the snow in Saanen?

Saanen typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 80 cm throughout the season. For the latest updates on snowfall and conditions, check J2Ski for accurate information.