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Zinal Snow Forecast - 29th May 2025

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Zinal Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Zinal

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This is the Snow Forecast for Zinal, Switzerland for 15 days from 29 May.

Updated 28 May 2025 15:33 PDT.

Zinal Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected11 June
Next Snow Amount-
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days-
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Zinal

Max 57°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudFair

Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, fair later.

Zinal has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Zinal Snow Report

Snow report from St-Luc (8 miles from Zinal)

St-Luc Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths31in
Snow ConditionsNot Known

Zinal 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zinal from OpenMeteo
Thu
29
Fri
30
Sat
31
Sun
01
Mon
02
Tue
03
Wed
04
WindS F2SE F3
9,547ft
38°F
Cloud
49°F
Clear
49°F
Cloud
49°F
Cloud
46°F
Cloud
44°F
Cloud
40°F
Lt Rain
SE F3
7,513ft
50°F
Cloud
59°F
Clear
59°F
Cloud
58°F
Cloud
51°F
Cloud
57°F
Cloud
54°F
Cloud
E F2
5,479ft
57°F
Cloud
67°F
Clear
68°F
Cloud
67°F
Cloud
56°F
Cloud
64°F
Cloud
62°F
Cloud
Snow Line
Max Town57°F67°F68°F67°F56°F64°F62°F
Min Town40°F48°F55°F53°F49°F48°F52°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.

Zinal 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 57°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudFair

Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, fair later.

Max 67°F
Min 48°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 48°F to daytime highs around 67°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
30

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 68°F
Min 55°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 55°F to daytime highs around 68°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Max 67°F
Min 53°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 53°F to daytime highs around 67°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
01

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

Max 56°F
Min 49°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 49°F to daytime highs around 56°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsCloud

Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 64°F
Min 48°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 48°F to daytime highs around 64°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
03

Snow unlikely

ShwrsCloudCloudCloud

Rain showers early, then cloudy later.

Max 62°F
Min 52°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 52°F to daytime highs around 62°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
04

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

This Snow Forecast for Zinal, 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 Zinal, 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.

Zinal Snow Forecast updated at 15:33 PDT, next update expected 21:00 PDT.

Snow Forecast near Zinal

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zinal
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Zermatt-4in
Verbier-1in
Breuil-Cervinia--
Saas-Fee--
St-Luc--
Sierre-Anniviers--
Champoluc-1in
Chandolin--

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zinal

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