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Gstaad Mountain Rides Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Gstaad Mountain Rides Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Gstaad Mountain Rides

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This is the Snow Forecast for Gstaad Mountain Rides, Switzerland for 15 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 02:35 NZST.

Gstaad Mountain Rides Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected19 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours9cm
Next 7 Days20cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Gstaad Mountain Rides.

Forecast for today in Gstaad Mountain Rides

Max 11℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 2,349m to 2,299m, with rain below.

Gstaad Mountain Rides has 9cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Gstaad Mountain Rides Snow Report

Snow report from Crans-Montana (23km from Gstaad Mountain Rides)

Crans-Montana Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths140cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known

Gstaad Mountain Rides 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Gstaad Mountain Rides from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
3,000m
-3℃
Cloud
+1cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+6cm
-4℃
Cloud
+2cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+5cm
0℃
Cloud
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
1℃
Snow
+4cm
1,975m
3℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
3℃
Cloud
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
7℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
950m
11℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
11℃
Lt Rain
14℃
Mixed
16℃
Mixed
14℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,349m
to 2,299m

varying 1,949m
to 1,709m

varying 1,959m
to 1,659m

varying 2,069m
to 1,729m

2,519m

varying 2,429m
to 2,049m

Max Town11℃10℃10℃11℃14℃16℃14℃
Min Town5℃6℃6℃6℃5℃6℃6℃

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.

Gstaad Mountain Rides 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 11℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 2,349m to 2,299m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 6cm New Snow

CloudLt RainLt RainCloud

Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,949m to 1,709m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainShwrs

Cloudy, light rain, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,959m to 1,659m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 5cm New Snow

ShwrsLt RainLt RainClear

Rain showers first, light rain then light rain showers, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 2,069m to 1,729m, with rain below.

Max 14℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedMixedMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Max 16℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairMixedLt RainCloud

Fair first, clear spells then light rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 14℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

up to 4cm New Snow

MixedMixedLt DrizzleRain

Clear spells, light drizzle, rain later.

Snow Line from 2,429m to 2,049m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Gstaad Mountain Rides, 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 Gstaad Mountain Rides, on any given piste 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.

Gstaad Mountain Rides Snow Forecast updated at 02:35 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Gstaad Mountain Rides

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Gstaad Mountain Rides
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Saanen8cm 10cm
Nendaz13cm 15cm
Schönried8cm 12cm
Gstaad7cm 9cm
Adelboden7cm 14cm
Crans-Montana4cm 8cm
Saanenmöser6cm 8cm
Villars - Gryon4cm 4cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gstaad Mountain Rides

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