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Zermatt Long-Range Snow Forecast - 15th May 2026

Zermatt Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 15 May 2026 13:43 BST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Zermatt

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 15 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Zermatt Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Zermatt?

Zermatt Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,760m)
Next Snow Expected15 May
Next Snow Amount 2cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 2cm 1in
Next 7 Days 6cm 2in
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Zermatt

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 11℃ 52°F
Min -10℃ 14°F

6cm 2in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,466m 8,091ft to resort level ( 1,620m 5,315ft ).

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Zermatt Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Zermatt from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Fri
15
Light Snow

1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, light rain below.
Snow Line from 1,758m 5,768ft to resort level ( 1,620m 5,315ft ).

Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -8℃ 17°F
Sat
16
Mixed

Cloudy at altitude, clear spells below.

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Sun
17
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -10℃ 14°F
Mon
18
Cloud

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,282m 7,487ft to 2,112m 6,929ft , with rain below.

Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Tue
19
Mixed

Cloudy at altitude, clear spells below.

Max 9℃ 49°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
Wed
20
Mixed

up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,328m 7,638ft to 2,282m 7,487ft , with rain below.

Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Thu
21
Fair

Clear sky at altitude, fair below.

Max 11℃ 52°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

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 13:43 BST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Zermatt, Switzerland at 1,620m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

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Snow Forecast near Zermatt

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zermatt
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Alagna Valsesia 6cm 3in 12cm 5in
Monterosa 3cm 1in 11cm 4in
Saas-Fee 4cm 1in 10cm 4in
Gressoney la Trinité 4cm 2in 9cm 3in
Champoluc 2cm 1in 8cm 3in
Gressoney Saint Jean 3cm 1in 8cm 3in
Breuil-Cervinia 4cm 2in 7cm 3in
Valtournenche 2cm 1in 5cm 2in

Snow Reliability

Zermatt is known for its excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 2-3 meters during peak season. Regular snowfall and high-altitude slopes help maintain conditions, but it's advisable to check the latest snow info on J2Ski.

Off-Piste Safety in Zermatt

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Zermatt, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.