Saanen 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 19:46 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Saanen

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

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	5 May
Next Snow Amount	1cm
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	2cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Saanen

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 19℃
Min 3℃

12cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,788m to 1,604m, with rain below.

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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 02	Fair at altitude, cloudy below.	Max 19℃ Min 4℃
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 17℃ Min 4℃
Mon 04	Cloudy.	Max 15℃ Min 3℃
Tue 05	up to 6cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below. Snow Line from 2,788m to 1,604m, with rain below.	Max 14℃ Min 4℃
Wed 06	up to 5cm New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,527m to 2,004m, with rain below.	Max 11℃ Min 4℃
Thu 07	Clear spells.	Max 15℃ Min 4℃
Fri 08	up to 1cm New Snow Cloudy at altitude, light drizzle below. Snow Line from 2,727m to 1,988m, with rain below.	Max 14℃ Min 3℃

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 19:46 NZST, next update expected 01:00 NZST.

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
Gstaad	-	13cm
Gstaad Mountain Rides	-	12cm
Schönried	-	12cm
Nendaz	1cm	10cm
Saanenmöser	-	10cm
Crans-Montana	1cm	7cm
Villars - Gryon	-	7cm
Adelboden	-	6cm

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.