Zinal Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Zinal
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This is the Snow Forecast for Zinal, Switzerland for 16 days from 26 March.
Updated 26 March 2025 06:32 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 28 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm 3in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zinal.
Forecast for today in Zinal
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Grimentz ( 6km 4 miles from Zinal) is reporting “hard / powder” with 2cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Zinal Snow Report
Snow report from Grimentz ( 6km 4 miles from Zinal)
| Upper Snow Depths | 100cm 39in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm 20in |
| Snow Conditions | hard powder |
| Last Snow | 16 March |
Zinal 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F2 | |||||
| 2,910m 9,547ft | -5℃ 24°F
 | -2℃ 28°F
 | -3℃ 26°F
 +2cm +1in
| -7℃ 20°F
 +6cm +2in
| -3℃ 27°F
| 1℃ 34°F
| 3℃ 36°F
|
| 2,290m 7,513ft | 1℃ 34°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 2℃ 35°F
+1cm +1in
| -3℃ 26°F
+6cm +2in
| 1℃ 35°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 8℃ 45°F
|
| 1,670m 5,479ft | 5℃ 42°F
| 8℃ 45°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 1℃ 33°F
+3cm +1in
| 6℃ 43°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 14℃ 57°F
|
| Snow Line | 1,779m 5,837ft | varying 2,129m 6,985ft | varying 1,729m 5,673ft | ||||
| Max Town | 5℃ 42°F | 8℃ 45°F | 7℃ 44°F | 1℃ 33°F | 6℃ 43°F | 12℃ 53°F | 14℃ 57°F |
| Min Town | 0℃ 32°F | 1℃ 33°F | 1℃ 34°F | -2℃ 28°F | -2℃ 29°F | 2℃ 35°F | 4℃ 40°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.
Zinal 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 5℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 8℃ 45°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,129m 6,985ft to 1,749m 5,738ft , with rain below.
Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ 28°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
3cm to 6cm 1in to 2in New Snow
Clear spells first, light snow showers then cloudy, fog later.
Snow Line from 1,729m 5,673ft to resort level.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Fog, fair, cloudy later.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Zinal, 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 Zinal, 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.
Zinal Snow Forecast updated at 06:32 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Zinal
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelboden | 3cm 1in | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 2cm 1in | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Sierre-Anniviers | 1cm 1in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Verbier | - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Vercorin | 1cm - | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Chandolin | 1cm - | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Grimentz | - | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| St-Luc | 1cm - | 5cm 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zinal
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Zinal, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Zinal, 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 Zinal 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 Zinal 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 Zinal 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.