Nax Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Nax
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This is the Snow Forecast for Nax, Switzerland for 16 days from 21 January.
Updated 21 January 2025 19:37 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 23 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 9cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 9cm |
| Next 7 Days | 11cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Nax.
Forecast for today in Nax
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
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Updated 21 January 2025 18:35 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Nax over the next 2 days.
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Nax Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Closed |
|---|---|
| Planned Closing | |
| Sunday 30th March 2025 | |
Nax 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | Sat 25 | Sun 26 | Mon 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F3 | S F4 | |||||
| 2,600m | -4℃
| -3℃
 | -4℃
 +9cm
| 0℃
 | -2℃
 | -1℃
+1cm
| -1℃
|
| SE F2 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 1,950m | 0℃
| 1℃
| 1℃
+9cm
| 4℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
+1cm
| 4℃
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,300m | 4℃
| 4℃
| 3℃
+2cm
| 4℃
| 4℃
| 7℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,419m | varying 1,679m | varying 1,919m | ||||
| Max Town | 4℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | -1℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 5℃ |
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.
Nax 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
23
2cm to 9cm New Snow
Cloudy first, heavy snow showers then clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,419m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
24
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,919m to 1,609m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Nax, 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 Nax, 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.
Nax Snow Forecast updated at 19:37 NZDT, next update expected 01:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near Nax
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | 2cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 9cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Verbier | 11cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 16cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Villars - Gryon | 14cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Adelboden | 10cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Kandersteg | 5cm | 6cm |
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.