Saanen 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 11:46 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Saanen

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 March.

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 Expected	22 March
Next Snow Amount	1in
Next 48 Hours	1in
Next 7 Days	12in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Saanen

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 47°F
Min 16°F

10in New Snow

Snow Line from 5,312ft to resort level (3,445ft).

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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)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Fri 20	Clear sky.	Max 47°F Min 20°F
Sat 21	Clear sky.	Max 45°F Min 22°F
Sun 22	1in New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow Line from 4,961ft to resort level (3,445ft).	Max 44°F Min 28°F
Mon 23	Clear sky.	Max 44°F Min 18°F
Tue 24	Cloudy.	Max 46°F Min 16°F
Wed 25	2in to 3in New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 5,312ft to resort level (3,445ft).	Max 43°F Min 24°F
Thu 26	5in to 6in New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (3,445ft).	Max 30°F Min 23°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 11:46 PDT, next update expected 17:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Saanen, Switzerland at 3,445ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Saanen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Saanen
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Adelboden	1in	18in
Kandersteg	1in	17in
Montreux	1in	14in
Villars - Gryon	1in	14in
Gstaad Mountain Rides	1in	12in
Nendaz	1in	12in
Château d'Oex	1in	12in
Gstaad	1in	11in

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.