Saas-Fee Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Saas-Fee
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This is the Snow Forecast for Saas-Fee, Switzerland for 16 days from 14 April.
Updated 13 April 2025 21:36 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 29in |
| Next 7 Days | 61in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Saas-Fee.
Forecast for today in Saas-Fee
Max 49°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.
Powder Alert!
Updated 13 April 2025 22:39 PDT
Powder Possible :- 31in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Saas-Fee over the next 2 days.
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Saas-Fee is reporting "hard".
Saas-Fee Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 98in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 7in |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Last Snow | 2 April |
| Pistes Open | (81%) |
| Lifts Open | 20 Lifts |
Saas-Fee 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 14 | Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SE F3 | SE F4 | SE F3 | SE F3 | SE F3 | |
| 11,483ft | 25°F
 | 25°F
 +2in
| 24°F
+26in
| 24°F
+27in
| 25°F
 | 22°F
 | 22°F
+2in
|
| SE F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | E F2 | SE F2 | SE F3 | ||
| 8,694ft | 35°F
| 35°F
+2in
| 32°F
+29in
| 29°F
+26in
| 32°F
| 36°F
| 35°F
|
| SW F3 | SW F3 | E F2 | E F3 | ||||
| 5,906ft | 49°F
| 50°F
 | 42°F
 +4in
| 36°F
+19in
| 45°F
| 46°F
| 45°F
 |
| Snow Line | 7,707ft | varying 8,035ft | varying 7,674ft | varying 7,149ft | varying 7,379ft | varying 7,444ft | |
| Max Town | 49°F | 50°F | 42°F | 36°F | 45°F | 46°F | 45°F |
| Min Town | 36°F | 40°F | 32°F | 31°F | 32°F | 37°F | 38°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.
Saas-Fee 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 49°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.
Max 50°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 2in New Snow
Light rain, fair, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 8,035ft to 7,575ft, with rain below.
Max 42°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
4in to 26in New Snow
Rain early, then snow later.
Snow Line from 7,674ft to resort level.
Max 36°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
19in to 27in New Snow
Heavy snow first, heavy snow showers then snow, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 7,149ft to resort level.
Max 45°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 46°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 7,379ft to 7,346ft, with rain below.
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
up to 2in New Snow
Light rain.
Snow Line from 7,444ft to 7,149ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Saas-Fee, 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 Saas-Fee, 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.
Saas-Fee Snow Forecast updated at 21:36 PDT, next update expected 00:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Saas-Fee
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alagna Valsesia | 56in | 93in | |||||||
| Gressoney la Trinité | 25in | 82in | |||||||
| Saas Grund | 23in | 76in | |||||||
| Saastal | 23in | 76in | |||||||
| Champoluc | 35in | 68in | |||||||
| Zermatt | 30in | 64in | |||||||
| San Domenico | 12in | 57in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 24in | 44in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saas-Fee
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Saas-Fee, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Saas-Fee, 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 Saas-Fee 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 Saas-Fee 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 Saas-Fee 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.