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Saanen Snow Forecast - 8th May 2025

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Saanen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Saanen

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This is the Snow Forecast for Saanen, Switzerland for 15 days from 8 May.

Updated 08 May 2025 06:33 NZST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Saanen

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,949m to 1,939m, with rain below.

Saanen has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Snow ConditionsNot Known

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Saanen from OpenMeteo
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Wind
3,000m
-3℃
Cloud
+2cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+4cm
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
1℃
Light Snow
+5cm
2,025m
3℃
Cloud
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
9℃
Shwrs
10℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Rain
1,050m
10℃
Cloud
12℃
Lt Rain
15℃
Cloud
17℃
Cloud
17℃
Cloud
12℃
Storm
13℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,949m
to 1,939m

varying 2,209m
to 1,849m

2,699m

varying 2,629m
to 2,609m

varying 2,569m
to 2,369m

varying 2,419m
to 2,309m

Max Town10℃12℃15℃17℃17℃12℃13℃
Min Town5℃6℃5℃6℃7℃9℃7℃

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.

Saanen 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 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,949m to 1,939m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainMixedClear

Light rain first, light rain showers then clear spells, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 2,209m to 1,849m, with rain below.

Max 15℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearClearLt RainClear

Clear sky, light rain showers, clear sky later.

Max 17℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearFairShwrsCloud

Clear sky first, fair then rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 17℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

up to 1cm New Snow

FairCloudStormFog

Fair first, cloudy then thunderstorms, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,629m to 2,609m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
13

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudStormStormCloud

Cloudy, thunderstorms, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,569m to 2,369m, with rain below.

Max 13℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
14

up to 5cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudFair

Light rain showers, cloudy, fair later.

Snow Line from 2,419m to 2,309m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Saanen, 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 Saanen, 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.

Saanen Snow Forecast updated at 06:33 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Saanen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Saanen
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Nendaz10cm 17cm
Gstaad Mountain Rides5cm 12cm
Schönried4cm 12cm
Saanenmöser4cm 11cm
Gstaad4cm 11cm
Crans-Montana3cm 6cm
Thyon les Collons3cm 3cm
Villars - Gryon1cm 1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saanen

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