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Montreux Snow Forecast - 13th March 2025

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Montreux Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Montreux

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This is the Snow Forecast for Montreux, Switzerland for 16 days from 13 March.

Updated 14 March 2025 01:33 NZDT.

Montreux Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected13 March
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours7cm
Next 7 Days10cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Montreux.

Forecast for today in Montreux

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

up to 5cm New Snow

SnowLt Snow ShwrsShwrsSnow

Snow showers at altitude first, light snow showers then rain showers, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,279m to resort level.

Thollon-les-Mémises (16km from Montreux) is reporting “Soft Snow” with 7cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Montreux Snow Report

Snow report from Thollon-les-Mémises (16km from Montreux)

Thollon-les-Mémises Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths86cm
Lower Snow Depths86cm
Snow ConditionsSoft Snow
Last Snow
11cm of Snow - 13 March
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Thollon-les-Mémises was reported as 1 (Low Risk) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Montreux 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Montreux from OpenMeteo
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
Wind
2,000m
-1℃
Snow
+5cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-1℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
1,500m
2℃
Snow
+2cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
2℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
SE F2
1,000m
5℃
Snow
3℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
6℃
Cloud
11℃
Fair
12℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,279m
to 1,000m

varying 1,039m
to 1,000m

1,000m

1,000m

Max Town5℃3℃4℃2℃6℃11℃12℃
Min Town0℃0℃0℃-1℃0℃-1℃3℃

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.

Montreux 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 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

up to 5cm New Snow

SnowLt Snow ShwrsShwrsSnow

Snow showers at altitude first, light snow showers then rain showers, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,279m to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudSnowLt Rain

Cloudy, snow showers at altitude, light rain later.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

1cm New Snow

Light SnowCloudCloudLight Snow

Light snow, cloudy, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 2℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

1cm to 3cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Light snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 6℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
17

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 11℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudCloud

Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.

Max 12℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
19

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFairClear

Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Montreux, 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 Montreux, 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.

Montreux Snow Forecast updated at 01:33 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Montreux

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Montreux
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Avoriaz13cm 16cm
Les Gets12cm 15cm
Thollon-les-Mémises11cm 14cm
La Chapelle d'Abondance9cm 13cm
Morzine9cm 12cm
Châtel8cm 11cm
Gstaad Mountain Rides4cm 6cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Montreux

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