Saas Grund Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Saas Grund
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This is the Snow Forecast for Saas Grund, Switzerland for 16 days from 21 January.
Updated 21 January 2025 19:40 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 23 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 35cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Saas Grund.
Forecast for today in Saas Grund
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Saas Grund is reporting "powder / hard".
Saas Grund Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 77cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm |
| Snow Conditions | powder hard |
| Last Snow | 19 January |
| Pistes Open | (88%) |
| Lifts Open | 9 Lifts |
Saas Grund 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | Sat 25 | Sun 26 | Mon 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 | S F3 | SE F4 | ||
| 3,200m | -9℃
| -7℃
 | -6℃
 +3cm
| -2℃
| -2℃
| -5℃
+7cm
| -7℃
+7cm
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F3 | |||||
| 2,380m | -3℃
| -3℃
| -3℃
 +4cm
| 0℃
| -2℃
| -3℃
+4cm
| -3℃
+18cm
|
| 1,559m | 2℃
| 3℃
| 2℃
| 5℃
| 3℃
| 1℃
+9cm
| 0℃
+27cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,619m | 1,559m | 1,559m | ||||
| Max Town | 2℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 5℃ | 3℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -3℃ | -1℃ | 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.
Saas Grund 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, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
23
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then snow showers at altitude, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,619m to 1,569m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
26
7cm to 9cm New Snow
Light snow early, then snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
27
7cm to 27cm New Snow
Light snow showers early, then heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Saas Grund, 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 Saas Grund, 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.
Saas Grund Snow Forecast updated at 19:40 NZDT, next update expected 01:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near Saas Grund
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gressoney la Trinité | 4cm | 44cm | |||||||
| Saastal | 3cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Alagna Valsesia | 2cm | 33cm | |||||||
| Zermatt | 2cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Champoluc | 3cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 3cm | 27cm | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 9cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Grimentz | 7cm | 14cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saas Grund
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Saas Grund, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Saas Grund, 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 Saas Grund 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 Saas Grund 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 Saas Grund 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.