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Zermatt Snow Forecast - 20th April 2025

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Zermatt Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Zermatt

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This is the Snow Forecast for Zermatt, Switzerland for 16 days from 20 April.

Updated 20 April 2025 12:37 NZST.

Zermatt Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected23 April
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days22cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Zermatt

Max 9℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
20

up to 1cm New Snow

FairLt RainCloudMixed

Fair first, light rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,279m to 2,129m, with rain below.

Zermatt is reporting “powder / hard” with very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Zermatt Snow Report

Zermatt Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths82cm
Lower Snow Depths100cm
Snow Conditionspowder hard
Last Snow17 April

Zermatt 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zermatt from OpenMeteo
Sun
20
Mon
21
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
WindNW F3NW F2
3,900m
-6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-5℃
Mixed
-8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
-9℃
Light Snow
+16cm
-7℃
Mixed
-6℃
Clear
SW F3NW F2
2,760m
-1℃
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃
Mixed
1℃
Cloud
1℃
Mixed
+2cm
-3℃
Light Snow
+11cm
0℃
Cloud
1℃
Clear
NW F2NW F2
1,620m
9℃
Cloud
10℃
Mixed
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Fair
5℃
Light Snow
8℃
Mixed
8℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 2,279m
to 2,129m

2,459m

varying 2,509m
to 2,459m

varying 2,459m
to 2,059m

Max Town9℃10℃6℃6℃5℃8℃8℃
Min Town4℃2℃1℃3℃0℃5℃6℃

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.

Zermatt 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 9℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
20

up to 1cm New Snow

FairLt RainCloudMixed

Fair first, light rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,279m to 2,129m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

FairFairMixedFair

Fair, clear spells, fair later.

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
22

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
23

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudFairClearCloud

Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,509m to 2,459m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
24

up to 16cm New Snow

RainLight SnowLt RainCloud

Rain first, light snow at altitude then light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,459m to 2,059m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
25

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 8℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
26

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Zermatt, 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 Zermatt, 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.

Zermatt Snow Forecast updated at 12:37 NZST, next update expected 15:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Zermatt

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zermatt
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Alagna Valsesia24cm 54cm
Saas-Fee7cm 37cm
Monterosa10cm 30cm
Gressoney Saint Jean18cm 25cm
Gressoney la Trinité8cm 18cm
Breuil-Cervinia11cm 17cm
Champoluc5cm 16cm
Valtournenche8cm 14cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zermatt

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