Zinal Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Zinal
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This is the Snow Forecast for Zinal, Switzerland for 16 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 17:34 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7in |
| Next 48 Hours | 25in |
| Next 7 Days | 30in |
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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 44°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°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
Wed
16
up to 10in New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then light rain showers, snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 7,379ft to 5,705ft, with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 19:40 PDT
Powder Possible :- 22in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zinal over the next 2 days.
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Grimentz (4 miles from Zinal) is reporting "hard / powder".
Zinal Snow Report
Snow report from Grimentz (4 miles from Zinal)
| Upper Snow Depths | 39in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 20in |
| Snow Conditions | hard powder |
Zinal 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SE F2 | SE F3 | SE F2 | |||
| 9,547ft | 31°F
 +10in
| 28°F
 +15in
| 29°F
 | 32°F
 | 28°F
 +1in
| 27°F
+1in
| 28°F
+4in
|
| SW F3 | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 7,513ft | 39°F
+7in
| 34°F
+15in
| 34°F
| 43°F
| 39°F
 | 38°F
| 38°F
|
| 5,479ft | 44°F
| 40°F
 | 42°F
| 53°F
| 50°F
| 48°F
| 48°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 7,379ft | varying 5,705ft | 5,479ft | varying 8,100ft | varying 7,280ft | varying 7,674ft | |
| Max Town | 44°F | 40°F | 42°F | 53°F | 50°F | 48°F | 48°F |
| Min Town | 34°F | 32°F | 30°F | 38°F | 37°F | 35°F | 38°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 44°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°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
Wed
16
up to 10in New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then light rain showers, snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 7,379ft to 5,705ft, with rain below.
Max 40°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 15in New Snow
Snow at altitude, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 5,705ft to resort level.
Max 42°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
New Snow
Light snow showers, clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 53°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 50°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 8,100ft to 8,002ft, with rain below.
Max 48°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°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
Mon
21
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 7,280ft to 6,919ft, with rain below.
Max 48°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 4in New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 7,674ft to 6,886ft, with rain below.
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 17:34 PDT, next update expected 23:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Zinal
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saas-Fee | 52in | 64in | |||||||
| Champoluc | 51in | 63in | |||||||
| Zermatt | 46in | 59in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 34in | 41in | |||||||
| Verbier | 24in | 25in | |||||||
| Grimentz | 23in | 25in | |||||||
| Adelboden | 24in | 25in | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 24in | 24in |
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.