Nax Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Nax
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This is the Snow Forecast for Nax, Switzerland for 16 days from 18 April.
Updated 17 April 2025 19:34 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 23 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 13in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Nax.
Forecast for today in Nax
Max 45°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fog, clear sky later.
Verbier (13 miles from Nax) is reporting “Powder Snow” with very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Nax Snow Report
Snow report from Verbier (13 miles from Nax)
| Upper Snow Depths | 59in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 26in |
| Snow Conditions | Powder Snow |
| Last Snow | 16 April |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +30in |
Nax 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 8,530ft | 32°F
 | 36°F
 | 34°F
 | 38°F
| 37°F
| 34°F
 +4in
| 24°F
+8in
|
| 6,398ft | 39°F
| 44°F
| 41°F
 | 45°F
| 45°F
| 42°F
+2in
| 31°F
+5in
|
| 4,265ft | 45°F
| 52°F
| 45°F
 | 48°F
| 48°F
| 53°F
 | 42°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 6,886ft | varying 6,493ft | 6,362ft | varying 7,083ft | varying 5,344ft | ||
| Max Town | 45°F | 52°F | 45°F | 48°F | 48°F | 53°F | 42°F |
| Min Town | 33°F | 40°F | 38°F | 38°F | 38°F | 38°F | 37°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.
Nax 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 45°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fog, clear sky later.
Max 52°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 45°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, light rain then rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 48°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 48°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, clear spells later.
Max 53°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
23
up to 4in New Snow
Fog first, fair then cloudy, rain later.
Snow Line from 7,083ft to 5,443ft, with rain below.
Max 42°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
up to 8in New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow at altitude then light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 5,344ft to 4,623ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Nax, 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 Nax, 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.
Nax Snow Forecast updated at 19:34 PDT, next update expected 01:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Nax
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | 6in | 16in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Verbier | 2in | 14in | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 2in | 5in | |||||||
| Adelboden | - | 9in | |||||||
| Villars - Gryon | 1in | 6in | |||||||
| Kandersteg | - | 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Nax
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Nax, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Nax, 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 Nax 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 Nax 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 Nax 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.