Saastal Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Saastal
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This is the Snow Forecast for Saastal, Switzerland for 15 days from 6 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 17:36 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm 8in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Saastal.
Forecast for today in Saastal
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 1cm New Snow
Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,389m 7,838ft to 2,319m 7,608ft , with rain below.
Saastal has 10cm 4in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Saastal Snow Report
Snow report from Zermatt ( 18km 11 miles from Saastal)
| Upper Snow Depths | 85cm 33in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Last Snow | 17 April |
Saastal 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,500m 11,483ft | -4℃ 24°F
 +1cm
| -6℃ 22°F
 +7cm +3in
| -4℃ 24°F
+2cm +1in
| -5℃ 24°F
+5cm +2in
| -3℃ 26°F
+1cm
| -2℃ 28°F
 | -2℃ 29°F
+3cm +1in
|
| 2,530m 8,299ft | 2℃ 36°F
| 1℃ 33°F
+6cm +2in
| 1℃ 33°F
+2cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
+5cm +2in
| 4℃ 39°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 2℃ 35°F
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,559m 5,115ft | 11℃ 51°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 8℃ 47°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,389m 7,838ft | varying 2,239m 7,346ft | varying 2,249m 7,379ft | varying 2,239m 7,346ft | varying 2,599m 8,527ft | 2,499m 8,199ft | varying 2,489m 8,166ft |
| Max Town | 11℃ 51°F | 10℃ 49°F | 8℃ 47°F | 7℃ 44°F | 13℃ 55°F | 13℃ 55°F | 8℃ 47°F |
| Min Town | 3℃ 37°F | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 36°F | 2℃ 36°F | 3℃ 38°F | 5℃ 42°F | 6℃ 42°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.
Saastal 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 11℃ 51°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 1cm New Snow
Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,389m 7,838ft to 2,319m 7,608ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,239m 7,346ft to 1,799m 5,902ft , with rain below.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Fog first, cloudy then light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,249m 7,379ft to 1,869m 6,132ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
09
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,239m 7,346ft to 1,749m 5,738ft , with rain below.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
10
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,599m 8,527ft to 2,389m 7,838ft , with rain below.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 5℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, fog later.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, drizzle, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,489m 8,166ft to 2,219m 7,280ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Saastal, 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 Saastal, 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.
Saastal Snow Forecast updated at 17:36 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Saastal
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alagna Valsesia | 38cm 15in | 60cm 24in | |||||||
| Gressoney la Trinité | 27cm 11in | 39cm 15in | |||||||
| San Domenico | 21cm 8in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 18cm 7in | 29cm 12in | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 12cm 5in | 24cm 10in | |||||||
| Champoluc | 12cm 5in | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| Grimentz | 10cm 4in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Saas Grund | 10cm 4in | 19cm 7in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saastal
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Saastal, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Saastal, 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 Saastal 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 Saastal 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 Saastal 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.