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Saanen Long-Range Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Saanen Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 12 April 2026 00:43 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Saanen

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Saanen Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Saanen?

Saanen Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (6,644ft)
Next Snow Expected12 April
Next Snow Amount-
Next 48 Hours1in
Next 7 Days1in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Saanen

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 54°F
Min 29°F

4in New Snow

Snow Line from 6,978ft to 4,150ft, with rain below.

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Saanen 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 Saanen from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Sun
12
Cloud

up to 2in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 6,978ft to 5,112ft, with rain below.

Max 51°F
Min 40°F
Mon
13
Cloud

up to 1in New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.
Snow Line from 6,522ft to 4,403ft, with rain below.

Max 47°F
Min 38°F
Tue
14
Cloud

up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 5,968ft to 4,150ft, with rain below.

Max 44°F
Min 37°F
Wed
15
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 53°F
Min 35°F
Thu
16
Clear

Fair at altitude, clear sky below.

Max 52°F
Min 35°F
Fri
17
Mixed

Clear sky at altitude, clear spells below.

Max 53°F
Min 29°F
Sat
18
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 54°F
Min 35°F

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.

Saanen Snow Forecast updated at 00:43 PDT, next update expected 06:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Saanen, Switzerland at 3,445ft

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

Snow Forecast near Saanen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Saanen
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Gstaad5in 5in
Saanenmöser5in 5in
Schönried5in 5in
Gstaad Mountain Rides4in 4in
Adelboden3in 3in
Nendaz2in 2in
Montreux2in 2in
Zweisimmen1in 1in

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Saanen

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