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Nax Snow Forecast - 2nd May 2026

Nax Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 12:41 NZST

Snow Forecast for Nax

Snow and Weather from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Nax Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Nax?

Nax Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,950m)
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days4cm
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Forecast for today in Nax

Max 15℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
02

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Nax are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Nax from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sat
02
Sun
03
Mon
04
Tue
05
Wed
06
Thu
07
Fri
08
Wind
2,600m
7℃
Fair
6℃
Cloud
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
4℃
Snow
+3cm
1℃
Snow
+4cm
3℃
Clear
5℃
Lt Drizzle
1,950m
11℃
Fair
10℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
8℃
Snow
+3cm
5℃
Snow
+1cm
7℃
Clear
9℃
Lt Drizzle
1,300m
15℃
Mixed
14℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
12℃
Snow
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Clear
13℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

1,885m

varying 2,146m
to 1,331m

varying 2,331m
to 1,300m

Max Town15℃14℃11℃12℃9℃11℃13℃
Min Town-2℃1℃2℃0℃1℃-1℃-1℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Nax

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Nax
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Verbier1cm 18cm
Breuil-Cervinia3cm 18cm
Gstaad Mountain Rides1cm 9cm
Zermatt3cm 7cm
Adelboden-2cm

Snow Reliability

Nax enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 50-150 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for up-to-date details on snowfall and conditions.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Nax

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