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Zermatt Snow Forecast - 4th May 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 4 May.

Updated 04 May 2025 09:34 PDT.

Zermatt Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected4 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours7in
Next 7 Days13in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Zermatt

Max 59°F
Min 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 59°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
04

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainCloudShwrsCloud

Light rain first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 9,052ft to 8,166ft, with rain below.

Zermatt has 7in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Zermatt Snow Report

Zermatt Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths33in
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow17 April

Zermatt 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zermatt from OpenMeteo
Sun
04
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Wind
12,795ft
31°F
Snow
+2in
18°F
Light Snow
+3in
25°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
17°F
Light Snow
+5in
17°F
Light Snow
19°F
Cloud
22°F
Cloud
9,055ft
38°F
Cloud
+1in
33°F
Snow
+3in
34°F
Cloud
30°F
Light Snow
+3in
32°F
Cloud
36°F
Cloud
36°F
Snow
5,315ft
59°F
Cloud
47°F
Light Snow
54°F
Cloud
40°F
Lt Rain
41°F
Mixed
45°F
Cloud
48°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 9,052ft
to 8,166ft

varying 8,658ft
to 6,788ft

varying 8,494ft
to 8,068ft

varying 8,068ft
to 7,313ft

varying 7,247ft
to 7,149ft

varying 8,757ft
to 8,593ft

varying 9,117ft
to 8,691ft

Max Town59°F47°F54°F40°F41°F45°F48°F
Min Town46°F41°F40°F36°F35°F36°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 59°F
Min 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 59°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
04

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainCloudShwrsCloud

Light rain first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 9,052ft to 8,166ft, with rain below.

Max 47°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 3in New Snow

Lt RainLight SnowCloudShwrs

Light rain first, light snow at altitude then cloudy, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 8,658ft to 6,788ft, with rain below.

Max 54°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 54°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2in New Snow

CloudCloudCloudShwrs

Cloudy early, then rain showers later.

Snow Line from 8,494ft to 8,068ft, with rain below.

Max 40°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 5in New Snow

ShwrsLt RainCloudShwrs

Rain showers first, light rain then cloudy, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 8,068ft to 7,313ft, with rain below.

Max 41°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

New Snow

CloudMixedMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 7,247ft to 7,149ft, with rain below.

Max 45°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudFog

Clear spells, cloudy, fog later.

Max 48°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

New Snow

ClearCloudMixedMixed

Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 9,117ft to 8,691ft, 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 09:34 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Zermatt

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zermatt
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Alagna Valsesia6in 14in
Monterosa9in 14in
Breuil-Cervinia7in 13in
Champoluc6in 13in
Gressoney Saint Jean7in 12in
Valtournenche6in 11in
Saas-Fee6in 11in
Gressoney la Trinité5in 10in

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.