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Zinal Snow Forecast - 6th 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 6 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 09:39 PDT.

Zinal Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount2in
Next 48 Hours5in
Next 7 Days8in
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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 47°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

New Snow

FogFogCloudLt Rain

Fog, cloudy, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 7,674ft to 7,477ft, with rain below.

Zinal has 5in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Zinal Snow Report

Snow report from Grimentz (4 miles from Zinal)

Grimentz Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths39in
Lower Snow Depths20in
Snow ConditionsNot Known

Zinal 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zinal from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
9,547ft
30°F
Fog
28°F
Light Snow
+3in
30°F
Snow
+1in
30°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3in
33°F
Mixed
35°F
Clear
35°F
Mixed
7,513ft
39°F
Cloud
35°F
Light Snow
+2in
35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
37°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
42°F
Mixed
44°F
Mixed
46°F
Cloud
5,479ft
47°F
Cloud
41°F
Light Snow
44°F
Cloud
45°F
Cloud
53°F
Mixed
56°F
Clear
57°F
Fair
Snow Line

varying 7,674ft
to 7,477ft

varying 6,952ft
to 6,099ft

varying 7,018ft
to 6,132ft

varying 7,444ft
to 6,033ft

Max Town47°F41°F44°F45°F53°F56°F57°F
Min Town35°F36°F35°F36°F38°F38°F40°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 47°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

New Snow

FogFogCloudLt Rain

Fog, cloudy, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 7,674ft to 7,477ft, with rain below.

Max 41°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 3in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLight SnowMixed

Light rain, light snow at altitude, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 6,952ft to 6,099ft, with rain below.

Max 44°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1in New Snow

FogCloudMixedLight Snow

Fog first, cloudy then clear spells, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 7,018ft to 6,132ft, 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

up to 3in New Snow

Light SnowCloudMixedFair

Light snow at altitude first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.

Snow Line from 7,444ft to 6,033ft, with rain below.

Max 53°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedClearFair

Clear spells, clear sky, fair later.

Max 56°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairFairClearFair

Fair, clear sky, fair later.

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

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

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 09:39 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Zinal

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zinal
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Breuil-Cervinia7in 14in
Chandolin6in 10in
Saas-Fee4in 9in
Grimentz5in 8in
Champoluc5in 8in
Zermatt5in 8in
Sierre-Anniviers3in 7in
St-Luc3in 6in

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.