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Crans-Montana Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Crans-Montana Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Crans-Montana

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This is the Snow Forecast for Crans-Montana, Switzerland for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 03:34 PDT.

Crans-Montana Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours5in
Next 7 Days8in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Crans-Montana.

Forecast for today in Crans-Montana

Max 44°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainFog

Light rain, light rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 8,264ft to 6,460ft, with rain below.

Crans-Montana has 5in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Crans-Montana Snow Report

Crans-Montana Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths55in
Snow ConditionsNot Known

Crans-Montana 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Crans-Montana from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
9,843ft
28°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
29°F
Fog
26°F
Light Snow
+3in
28°F
Light Snow
+1in
27°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
31°F
Mixed
35°F
Clear
7,382ft
36°F
Cloud
+1in
37°F
Fog
33°F
Light Snow
+3in
36°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
36°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
41°F
Clear
45°F
Storm
4,921ft
44°F
Lt Rain
48°F
Cloud
45°F
Lt Rain
48°F
Cloud
49°F
Cloud
55°F
Mixed
58°F
Lt Rain
Snow Line

varying 8,264ft
to 6,460ft

varying 7,018ft
to 6,165ft

varying 7,215ft
to 6,263ft

varying 7,313ft
to 5,607ft

varying 8,396ft
to 7,904ft

Max Town44°F48°F45°F48°F49°F55°F58°F
Min Town38°F37°F37°F37°F37°F39°F40°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.

Crans-Montana 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 44°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainFog

Light rain, light rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 8,264ft to 6,460ft, with rain below.

Max 48°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

FogCloudShwrsFog

Fog first, cloudy then rain showers, fog later.

Max 45°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 3in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudShwrs

Light rain, cloudy, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 7,018ft to 6,165ft, with rain below.

Max 48°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1in New Snow

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,215ft to 6,263ft, with rain below.

Max 49°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 49°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2in New Snow

Light SnowCloudCloudClear

Light snow at altitude, cloudy, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 7,313ft to 5,607ft, with rain below.

Max 55°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 55°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedMixedFair

Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.

Max 58°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

New Snow

ClearMixedLt RainLt Rain

Clear sky, clear spells, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 8,396ft to 7,904ft, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Crans-Montana, 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 Crans-Montana, on any given trail 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.

Crans-Montana Snow Forecast updated at 03:34 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Crans-Montana

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Crans-Montana
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Verbier5in 11in
Gstaad Mountain Rides8in 10in
Nendaz4in 9in
Zermatt4in 7in
Adelboden5in 6in
Villars - Gryon2in 4in
Kandersteg1in 1in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Crans-Montana

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Crans-Montana, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Crans-Montana, 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 Crans-Montana 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 Crans-Montana 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 Crans-Montana 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.