Zermatt Snow Forecast - 7 and 16 day
Snow Forecast for Zermatt
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This is the Snow Forecast and Weather Outlook for Zermatt, Switzerland for 16 days from 18 December. Updated 18 December 2024 02:37 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 19 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm2in |
| Next 7 Days | 47cm18in |
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Forecast for today in Zermatt
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
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Updated 18 December 2024 02:39 GMT
Powder Possible :- 11cm4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zermatt over the next 2 days.
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Zermatt is reporting "powder / hard".
Zermatt Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 25cm10in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 15cm6in |
| Snow Conditions | powder hard |
| Last Snow | 9 December |
| Tourist Office says... | |
| Return to Zermatt on skis; not currently possible. Runs to resort; closed. | |
| Planned Closing | |
| Wednesday 30th April 2025 | |
Zermatt 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F4 | NW F3 | NW F5 | NW F4 | NW F4 | ||
| Top | -6℃22°F
| -8℃18°F
 +4cm+2in
| -18℃0°F
 | -11℃11°F
 +2cm+1in
| -11℃11°F
 +25cm+10in
| -21℃-6°F
+10cm+4in
| -21℃-7°F
+5cm+2in
|
| SW F2 | NW F4 | NW F2 | NW F4 | NW F4 | NW F4 | ||
| Mid | 1℃33°F
| 0℃32°F
+10cm+4in
| -12℃10°F
+1cm
| -5℃22°F
+3cm+1in
| -5℃22°F
+31cm+12in
| -14℃7°F
+14cm+6in
| -14℃7°F
+8cm+3in
|
| W F3 | NW F4 | NW F4 | |||||
| Base | 8℃47°F
| 6℃42°F
 | -5℃22°F
| -1℃31°F
| 0℃31°F
+5cm+2in
| -6℃21°F
+1cm
| -7℃20°F
|
| Snow to | varying 2,199m7,215ft | 1,620m5,315ft | varying 1,999m6,558ft | varying 2,029m6,657ft | varying 1,719m5,640ft | varying 1,689m5,541ft | |
| Max Town | 8℃47°F | 6℃42°F | -5℃22°F | -1℃31°F | 0℃31°F | -6℃21°F | -7℃20°F |
| Min Town | 1℃35°F | -5℃23°F | -11℃12°F | -9℃17°F | -9℃15°F | -8℃18°F | -8℃18°F |
| Rain or Snow? | 5% | 100% | 85% | 70% | 100% | 85% | 20% |
| Visibility | 73km45 miles | 40km25 miles | 70km43 miles | 42km26 miles | 1km1 miles | 14km9 miles | 24km15 miles |
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, and the long-range (10 to 16 Day) weather outlook, see below.
Snow Forecast at a glance
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,649m5,410ft | Snow to 1,859m6,099ft | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to 1,629m5,344ft |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zermatt.
Zermatt 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
19
up to 4cmup to 2in New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then light snow showers at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,199m7,215ft to 1,649m5,410ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
21
up to 2cmup to 1in New Snow
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,999m6,558ft to 1,859m6,099ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
22
5cm to 25cm2in to 10in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,029m6,657ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
23
1cm to 10cmup to 4in New Snow
Light snow early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,719m5,640ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
24
up to 5cmup to 2in New Snow
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,689m5,541ft to 1,629m5,344ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Zermatt, 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 Zermatt, 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.
Zermatt Snow Forecast updated at 02:37 GMT, next update expected 05:00 GMT.
Snow Forecast near Zermatt
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breuil-Cervinia | 11cm4in | 58cm23in | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 7cm3in | 53cm21in | |||||||
| Gressoney la Trinité | 5cm2in | 29cm11in | |||||||
| Champoluc | 4cm2in | 32cm12in | |||||||
| Valtournenche | 4cm2in | 40cm16in | |||||||
| Monterosa | 3cm1in | 37cm15in | |||||||
| Alagna Valsesia | 2cm1in | 23cm9in | |||||||
| Gressoney Saint Jean | 2cm1in | 14cm6in |
Zermatt Long-Range (16-Day) Snow Forecast Outlook
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 18 | | Clear spells. | Max 8℃47°F Min 1℃35°F |
| Thu 19 | | up to 4cmup to 2in New Snow | Max 6℃42°F Min -5℃23°F |
| Fri 20 | | Clear sky. | Max -5℃22°F Min -11℃12°F |
| Sat 21 | | up to 2cmup to 1in New Snow | Max -1℃31°F Min -9℃17°F |
| Sun 22 | | 5cm to 25cm2in to 10in New Snow | Max 0℃31°F Min -9℃15°F |
| Mon 23 | | 1cm to 10cmup to 4in New Snow | Max -6℃21°F Min -8℃18°F |
| Tue 24 | | up to 5cmup to 2in New Snow | Max -7℃20°F Min -8℃18°F |
| Wed 25 | | Clear spells at altitude, fair below. | Max 7℃45°F Min -8℃17°F |
| Thu 26 | | Clear sky. | Max 8℃47°F Min 7℃44°F |
| Fri 27 | | Clear sky. | Max 8℃47°F Min 4℃40°F |
| Sat 28 | | Clear sky. | Max 6℃43°F Min 3℃37°F |
| Sun 29 | | Clear sky. | Max 6℃44°F Min 3℃37°F |
| Mon 30 | | Clear sky. | Max 6℃43°F Min 1℃33°F |
| Tue 31 | | Cloudy. | Max 4℃39°F Min -2℃28°F |
| Wed 01 | | 2cm1in New Snow | Max 2℃35°F Min -3℃27°F |
| Thu 02 | | 1cm to 2cmup to 1in New Snow | Max 2℃36°F Min -6℃22°F |
Zermatt Snow Forecast updated at 02:37 GMT, next update expected 05:00 GMT.