Saastal Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Saastal
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This is the Snow Forecast for Saastal, Switzerland for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 17:36 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | 133cm 53in |
| Next 7 Days | 169cm 67in |
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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 12℃ 53°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then clear spells, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,379m 7,805ft to 2,249m 7,379ft , with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 23:39 BST
Powder Possible :- 100cm 39in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Saastal over the next 2 days.
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Zermatt ( 18km 11 miles from Saastal) is reporting "powder / hard".
Saastal Snow Report
Snow report from Zermatt ( 18km 11 miles from Saastal)
| Upper Snow Depths | 82cm 32in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | powder hard |
| Last Snow | 2 April |
Saastal 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F3 | SE F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | ||
| 3,500m 11,483ft | -3℃ 26°F
 +2cm +1in
| -5℃ 22°F
 +62cm +24in
| -5℃ 24°F
 +70cm +28in
| -4℃ 25°F
| -5℃ 22°F
 +3cm +1in
| -6℃ 21°F
+18cm +7in
| -7℃ 20°F
+5cm +2in
|
| SE F3 | S F3 | SE F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | |||
| 2,530m 8,299ft | 3℃ 37°F
 +1cm
| 1℃ 34°F
+39cm +15in
| 1℃ 33°F
+60cm +24in
| 1℃ 34°F
| 0℃ 32°F
+4cm +2in
| -1℃ 30°F
+14cm +6in
| -1℃ 31°F
+7cm +3in
|
| S F3 | SW F3 | SE F2 | |||||
| 1,559m 5,115ft | 12℃ 53°F
| 8℃ 45°F
| 5℃ 41°F
 | 9℃ 48°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 7℃ 45°F
 |
| Snow Line | varying 2,379m 7,805ft | varying 2,409m 7,904ft | varying 2,439m 8,002ft | varying 2,299m 7,543ft | varying 2,249m 7,379ft | varying 2,119m 6,952ft | |
| Max Town | 12℃ 53°F | 8℃ 45°F | 5℃ 41°F | 9℃ 48°F | 9℃ 48°F | 9℃ 48°F | 7℃ 45°F |
| Min Town | 6℃ 42°F | 2℃ 36°F | 0℃ 32°F | 0℃ 33°F | 4℃ 39°F | 2℃ 36°F | 3℃ 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.
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 12℃ 53°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then clear spells, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,379m 7,805ft to 2,249m 7,379ft , with rain below.
Max 8℃ 45°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 62cm up to 24in New Snow
Light rain showers, rain showers, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,409m 7,904ft to 2,179m 7,149ft , with rain below.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 70cm up to 28in New Snow
Heavy rain first, rain showers then snow showers at altitude, fog later.
Snow Line from 2,439m 8,002ft to 1,649m 5,410ft , with rain below.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, clear spells later.
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
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,299m 7,543ft to 2,249m 7,379ft , with rain below.
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
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 18cm up to 7in New Snow
Light rain, light snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,249m 7,379ft to 1,899m 6,230ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 3℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,119m 6,952ft to 2,029m 6,657ft , 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 | 319cm 126in | 367cm 145in | |||||||
| Zermatt | 138cm 54in | 174cm 68in | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 141cm 55in | 170cm 67in | |||||||
| Gressoney la Trinité | 128cm 50in | 158cm 62in | |||||||
| Saas Grund | 128cm 50in | 153cm 60in | |||||||
| Champoluc | 107cm 42in | 142cm 56in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 104cm 41in | 124cm 49in | |||||||
| San Domenico | 65cm 26in | 93cm 37in |
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.