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Zermatt Snow Forecast - 14th April 2025

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Zermatt Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Zermatt

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This is the Snow Forecast for Zermatt, Switzerland for 16 days from 14 April.

Updated 14 April 2025 09:30 PDT.

Zermatt Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected15 April
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours39in
Next 7 Days73in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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Forecast for today in Zermatt

Max 55°F
Min 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

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Updated 14 April 2025 09:38 PDT

Powder :- 21in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zermatt over the next 2 days.

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Zermatt is reporting "powder / hard".

Zermatt Snow Report

Zermatt Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths32in
Snow Conditionspowder hard
Last Snow2 April
Pistes Open (66%)
Lifts Open41 Lifts

Zermatt 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zermatt from OpenMeteo
Mon
14
Tue
15
Wed
16
Thu
17
Fri
18
Sat
19
Sun
20
WindSW F3E F3SE F3SE F3
12,795ft
26°F
Cloud
27°F
Cloud
+1in
19°F
Hvy Snow
+35in
19°F
Snow
+29in
16°F
Cloud
17°F
Light Snow
+1in
17°F
Light Snow
+2in
SW F2SW F3SE F3SE F2SE F3
9,055ft
35°F
Cloud
35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
31°F
Snow
+22in
28°F
Snow
+19in
30°F
Cloud
35°F
Cloud
34°F
Cloud
+1in
SE F3SE F3
5,315ft
54°F
Cloud
54°F
Cloud
47°F
Rain
40°F
Rain
39°F
Mixed
44°F
Lt Rain
44°F
Lt Rain
Snow Line

varying 8,527ft
to 7,641ft

varying 8,199ft
to 7,083ft

8,068ft

varying 8,560ft
to 7,641ft

varying 8,527ft
to 8,396ft

Max Town54°F54°F47°F40°F39°F44°F44°F
Min Town43°F43°F39°F34°F33°F37°F42°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.

Zermatt 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 55°F
Min 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 54°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
15

up to 3in New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 8,921ft to 7,575ft, with rain below.

Max 47°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
16

up to 36in New Snow

ShwrsShwrsRainHvy Rain

Rain showers, rain, heavy rain later.

Snow Line from 8,789ft to 7,280ft, with rain below.

Max 40°F
Min 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
17

up to 31in New Snow

Hvy RainRainShwrsLt Rain

Heavy rain first, rain then rain showers, light rain later.

Snow Line from 8,068ft to 7,083ft, with rain below.

Max 38°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
18

up to 1in New Snow

CloudCloudFairFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Snow Line from 7,215ft to 6,886ft, with rain below.

Max 43°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
19

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 42°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
20

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainMixed

Light rain early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 8,330ft to 8,100ft, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Zermatt, 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 Zermatt, 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.

Zermatt Snow Forecast updated at 09:30 PDT, next update expected 12:00 PDT.

Snow Forecast near Zermatt

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zermatt
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Alagna Valsesia63in 102in
Gressoney la Trinité45in 80in
Monterosa43in 79in
Champoluc42in 75in
Saas-Fee42in 76in
Valtournenche31in 58in
Breuil-Cervinia29in 47in
Gressoney Saint Jean31in 52in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zermatt

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Zermatt, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Zermatt, 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 Zermatt 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 Zermatt 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 Zermatt 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.