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Saanen Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 21st March 2026

Saanen 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 17:44 PDT

2-Day Forecast for Saanen

48-hours from 21 March.

See below for forecast detail

Saanen Snow Forecast updated at 17:44 PDT, next update expected 23:00 PDT.

Forecast for today in Saanen

Max 45°F
Min 22°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 22°F and rising to 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Saanen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Saanen

Max 45°F
Min 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
22

1in New Snow

CloudSnowFairClear

Cloudy first, heavy snow showers then fair, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 4,554ft to resort level (3,445ft).

Forecast times for Saanen are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Saanen from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat01:00Clear

Clear sky.22°FSW
Light
0%
Sat02:00Clear

Clear sky.22°FSW
Calm
0%
Sat03:00Clear

Clear sky.22°FSW
Calm
0%
Sat04:00Clear

Clear sky.23°FSW
Calm
0%
Sat05:00Clear

Clear sky.24°FSW
Calm
0%
Sat06:00Clear

Clear sky.24°FSW
Calm
0%
Sat07:00Clear

Clear sky.25°FSW
Calm
0%
Sat08:00Clear

Clear sky.31°FSW
Calm
0%
Sat09:00Clear

Clear sky.40°FSW
Calm
0%
Sat10:00Clear

Clear sky.43°FSW
Light
0%
Sat11:00Mixed

Clear sky at altitude.
Mixed below.
44°FSW
Light
0%
Sat12:00Cloud

Cloudy.45°FSW
Light
0%
Sat13:00Cloud

Cloudy.45°FSW
Light
0%
Sat14:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
44°FSW
Light
5%
Sat15:00Clear

Clear spells.44°FSW
Light
10%
Sat16:00Clear

Clear spells.44°FSW
Light
15%
Sat17:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
43°FSW
Light
15%
Sat18:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
40°FSW
Light
10%
Sat19:00Cloud

Cloudy.37°FSW
Calm
5%
Sat20:00Cloud

Cloudy.37°FSW
Calm
5%
Sat21:00Cloud

Cloudy.36°FSW
Calm
0%
Sat22:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
35°FSW
Calm
0%
Sat23:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
33°FSW
Calm
0%
Sun00:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
33°FSE
Light
5%
Sun01:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
32°FSE
Light
10%
Sun02:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
31°FSE
Light
20%
Sun03:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
31°FSE
Light
35%
Sun04:00Light Snow

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
30°FSE
Light
50%
Sun05:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.30°FSE
Light
65%
Sun06:00Hvy Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (3,445ft).

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
31°FSE
Light
85%
Sun07:00Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (3,445ft).

Heavy snow showers.31°FSE
Light
100%
Sun08:00Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (3,445ft).

Heavy snow showers.34°FSE
Light
100%
Sun09:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
37°FSE
Light
100%
Sun10:00Mixed

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
39°FSE
Light
100%
Sun11:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
41°FSE
Light
80%
Sun12:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
43°FSE
Light
55%
Sun13:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
44°FSE
Light
35%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy.45°FSE
Light
25%
Sun15:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
44°FSE
Light
15%
Sun16:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
44°FSE
Light
5%
Sun17:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
42°FSE
Calm
5%
Sun18:00Clear

Clear sky.38°FSE
Calm
5%
Sun19:00Clear

Clear sky.35°FSE
Light
5%
Sun20:00Clear

Clear sky.33°FSE
Light
5%
Sun21:00Clear

Clear sky.31°FSE
Light
5%
Sun22:00Clear

Clear sky.30°FSE
Light
0%
Sun23:00Clear

Clear sky.28°FSE
Light
0%
Mon00:00Clear

Clear sky.26°FE
Light
0%

Snow Forecast near Saanen

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Saanen
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Adelboden1in 17in
Kandersteg1in 16in
Montreux1in 15in
Gstaad Mountain Rides1in 12in
Villars - Gryon1in 12in
Château d'Oex1in 12in
Crans-Montana1in 12in
Nendaz1in 11in
Thyon les Collons1in 11in
Schönried1in 10in

Saanen Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Saanen.

This Snow Forecast for Saanen, 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 Saanen, 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.

Snow Reliability

Saanen typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 80 cm throughout the season. For the latest updates on snowfall and conditions, check J2Ski for accurate information.