Saastal Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 16 August 2026 13:42 BST
Snow Forecast for Saastal
Snow and Weather from 16 August.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Saastal Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Saastal?
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Forecast for today in Saastal
Max 23℃ 73°F
Min 13℃ 56°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ 56°F to daytime highs around 23℃ 73°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then light drizzle, fair later.
Forecast times for Saastal are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
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| Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,500m 11,483ft | 6℃ 42°F
 | 3℃ 37°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 4℃ 39°F
 +1cm
| 3℃ 37°F
+12cm +5in
| 3℃ 37°F
+1cm
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| 2,530m 8,299ft | 13℃ 55°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 14℃ 56°F
 | 12℃ 53°F
 | 9℃ 48°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 9℃ 48°F
|
| 1,559m 5,115ft | 23℃ 73°F
| 22℃ 71°F
| 23℃ 72°F
| 19℃ 66°F
| 15℃ 59°F
 | 15℃ 58°F
| 18℃ 64°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,036m 9,961ft | varying 3,267m 10,719ft | varying 3,282m 10,768ft | varying 3,482m 11,424ft | |||
| Max Town | 23℃ 73°F | 22℃ 71°F | 23℃ 72°F | 19℃ 66°F | 15℃ 59°F | 15℃ 58°F | 18℃ 64°F |
| Min Town | 13℃ 56°F | 11℃ 51°F | 10℃ 51°F | 12℃ 54°F | 12℃ 54°F | 12℃ 54°F | 10℃ 50°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.
Snow Forecast near Saastal
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | 1cm - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Alagna Valsesia | - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Saas Grund | - | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | - | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | - | 1cm 1in |
Snow Reliability
Saastal is known for its excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 150-250 cm. Regular snowfall throughout the season ensures great conditions, but always check the latest snow info on J2Ski for updates.
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.