Salvan - Les Marécottes Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 22 October 2026 08:43 BST
Snow Forecast for Salvan - Les Marécottes
Snow and Weather from 22 October.
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Salvan - Les Marécottes Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Salvan - Les Marécottes?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm 3in |
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Forecast for today in Salvan - Les Marécottes
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
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Fog, fair, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Salvan - Les Marécottes are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
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| Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,200m 7,218ft | 1℃ 34°F
 | 1℃ 33°F
 +6cm +2in
| -1℃ 30°F
 +10cm +4in
| 4℃ 38°F
+2cm +1in
| 7℃ 44°F
 | 11℃ 52°F
| 5℃ 41°F
|
| 1,650m 5,413ft | 6℃ 43°F
| 5℃ 41°F
 | 3℃ 37°F
+6cm +2in
| 7℃ 44°F
+1cm
| 11℃ 52°F
| 17℃ 62°F
| 11℃ 51°F
|
| 1,100m 3,609ft | 11℃ 52°F
| 9℃ 48°F
 | 6℃ 43°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 15℃ 60°F
| 20℃ 68°F
| 13℃ 56°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,008m 6,588ft | varying 1,592m 5,223ft | varying 1,654m 5,427ft | ||||
| Max Town | 11℃ 52°F | 9℃ 48°F | 6℃ 43°F | 10℃ 50°F | 15℃ 60°F | 20℃ 68°F | 13℃ 56°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 33°F | 1℃ 34°F | 2℃ 36°F | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 37°F | 8℃ 46°F | 7℃ 44°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.
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Snow Forecast near Salvan - Les Marécottes
How reliable is the snow in Salvan - Les Marécottes?
Salvan - Les Marécottes enjoys good snow reliability, typically featuring a snow depth of around 60-80 cm during peak season. For the latest conditions and snowfall updates, check out J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Salvan - Les Marécottes
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Salvan - Les Marécottes, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Salvan - Les Marécottes, 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 Salvan - Les Marécottes 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 Salvan - Les Marécottes 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 Salvan - Les Marécottes 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.