Zinal 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 06:45 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Zinal

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Zinal Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Zinal?

Zinal Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (7,513ft)
Next Snow Expected	5 May
Next Snow Amount	3in
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	6in
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Zinal

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 54°F
Min 26°F

9in New Snow

Snow Line from 8,406ft to resort level (5,479ft).

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Zinal Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Zinal from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 02	Fair.	Max 54°F Min 33°F
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 52°F Min 33°F
Mon 04	Light snow at altitude, light rain below.	Max 48°F Min 33°F
Tue 05	1in to 2in New Snow Snow showers. Snow Line from 8,406ft to resort level (5,479ft).	Max 48°F Min 32°F
Wed 06	3in to 6in New Snow Snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 7,749ft to resort level (5,479ft).	Max 43°F Min 31°F
Thu 07	New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 6,033ft to 5,630ft, with rain below.	Max 47°F Min 35°F
Fri 08	Cloudy.	Max 49°F Min 26°F

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 06:45 PDT, next update expected 12:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Zinal, Switzerland at 5,479ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Zinal

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zinal
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Sierre-Anniviers	-	10in
Verbier	1in	10in
Grimentz	-	9in
Chandolin	-	9in
Breuil-Cervinia	1in	6in
St-Luc	-	5in
Champoluc	1in	4in
Saas-Fee	-	3in

Snow Reliability

Zinal typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 130 cm during peak season. To stay updated on the latest snow information, visit J2Ski for the most accurate forecasts.

Off-Piste Safety in Zinal

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Zinal, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.