Saanen 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 13:44 NZDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Saanen

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 21 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Saanen Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Saanen?

Saanen Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,025m)
Next Snow Expected	22 March
Next Snow Amount	2cm
Next 48 Hours	2cm
Next 7 Days	31cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Saanen

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 8℃
Min -8℃

30cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,988m to resort level (1,050m).

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Saanen Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Saanen from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 21	Clear sky.	Max 7℃ Min -6℃
Sun 22	2cm New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 1,388m to resort level (1,050m).	Max 7℃ Min -2℃
Mon 23	Light snow at altitude, light rain below.	Max 7℃ Min -7℃
Tue 24	Cloudy.	Max 8℃ Min -8℃
Wed 25	4cm to 9cm New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 1,988m to resort level (1,050m).	Max 8℃ Min -4℃
Thu 26	9cm to 12cm New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, light rain below. Snow falling to resort level (1,050m).	Max -2℃ Min -5℃
Fri 27	6cm New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level (1,050m).	Max -2℃ Min -6℃

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 13:44 NZDT, next update expected 19:00 NZDT.

Ensemble forecast for Saanen, Switzerland at 1,050m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Saanen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Saanen
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Adelboden	2cm	42cm
Kandersteg	2cm	41cm
Montreux	3cm	39cm
Gstaad Mountain Rides	2cm	31cm
Villars - Gryon	2cm	31cm
Château d'Oex	2cm	30cm
Crans-Montana	3cm	30cm
Nendaz	2cm	28cm

Snow Reliability

Saanen typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 80 cm throughout the season. For the latest updates on snowfall and conditions, check J2Ski for accurate information.

Off-Piste Safety in Saanen

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Saanen, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.