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Zinal Snow Forecast - 21st January 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 21 January.

Updated 20 January 2025 14:42 PST.

Zinal Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected23 January
Next Snow Amount3in
Next 48 Hours2in
Next 7 Days2in
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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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
21

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.

Grimentz (4 miles from Zinal) is reporting “hard / powder” with 2in 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 Conditionshard powder
Last Snow11 January

Zinal 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zinal from OpenMeteo
Tue
21
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
Sat
25
Sun
26
Mon
27
WindSW F2SW F2S F3SE F3
9,547ft
20°F
Clear
24°F
Cloud
24°F
Light Snow
+2in
31°F
Mixed
31°F
Cloud
22°F
Mixed
22°F
Cloud
SE F2SE F3SE F3
7,513ft
27°F
Clear
31°F
Cloud
29°F
Snow
+3in
35°F
Mixed
35°F
Cloud
34°F
Mixed
33°F
Cloud
NE F3E F3
5,479ft
36°F
Clear
38°F
Cloud
36°F
Cloud
45°F
Mixed
44°F
Cloud
39°F
Cloud
38°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 5,902ft
to 5,640ft

Max Town36°F38°F36°F45°F44°F39°F38°F
Min Town27°F28°F32°F35°F31°F31°F34°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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
21

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
22

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

up to 2in New Snow

Light SnowCloudSnowCloud

Light snow at altitude first, cloudy then snow at altitude, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 5,902ft to 5,640ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

FairMixedMixedCloud

Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
25

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
26

Snow unlikely

ClearFairCloudClear

Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
27

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy 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 14:42 PST, next update expected 20:00 PST.

Snow Forecast near Zinal

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zinal
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
St-Luc4in 5in
Adelboden4in 4in
Sierre-Anniviers3in 4in
Verbier4in 4in
Vercorin3in 3in
Chandolin3in 3in
Grimentz2in 2in
Kandersteg2in 2in

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.