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Zermatt Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th April 2026

Zermatt 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 12:40 NZST

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 18:45 NZST

Powder Possible :- 33cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zermatt over the next 2 days.

2-Day Forecast for Zermatt

48-hours from 12 April.

See below for forecast detail

Zermatt Snow Forecast updated at 12:40 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Zermatt

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudCloudMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,282m to 2,051m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Zermatt are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 18:45 NZST

Powder Possible :- 33cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zermatt over the next 2 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Zermatt

Max 5℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

up to 24cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 2,205m to 1,897m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Zermatt are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Zermatt from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sun02:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun03:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
3℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun04:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
3℃SW
Light
0%
Sun05:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Light
0%
Sun06:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Light
5%
Sun07:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Light
10%
Sun08:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Light
15%
Sun09:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Light
20%
Sun10:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Light
20%
Sun11:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Light
20%
Sun12:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Light
20%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Light
10%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Light
5%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Light
0%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Light
0%
Sun17:00Mixed

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
6℃SW
Light
0%
Sun18:00Mixed

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
6℃SW
Light
5%
Sun19:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
6℃SW
Light
10%
Sun20:00Mixed

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
5℃SW
Light
15%
Sun21:00Mixed

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
5℃SW
Light
30%
Sun22:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
5℃SW
Light
45%
Sun23:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,051m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
4℃SW
Light
60%
Mon00:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,051m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
4℃SE
Light
75%
Mon01:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,066m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
4℃SE
Light
90%
Mon02:00Cloud

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,066m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
4℃SE
Light
100%
Mon03:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,066m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
4℃SE
Light
100%
Mon04:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,035m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
4℃SE
Light
100%
Mon05:00Cloud

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,958m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
4℃SE
Light
100%
Mon06:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,897m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
3℃SE
Light
100%
Mon07:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,897m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
3℃SE
Light
95%
Mon08:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,928m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
4℃SE
Light
90%
Mon09:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,989m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
4℃SE
Light
80%
Mon10:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,020m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
4℃SE
Light
75%
Mon11:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,066m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
4℃SE
Light
70%
Mon12:00Cloud

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,112m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
5℃SE
Light
75%
Mon13:00Cloud

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,158m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
5℃SE
Light
85%
Mon14:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,158m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
5℃SE
Light
95%
Mon15:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
5℃SE
Light
95%
Mon16:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
5℃SE
Light
95%
Mon17:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
5℃SE
Light
90%
Mon18:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,158m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
5℃SE
Light
85%
Mon19:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,158m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
5℃SE
Light
80%
Mon20:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,143m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
5℃SE
Light
75%
Mon21:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,112m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
5℃SE
Light
70%
Mon22:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,097m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
5℃SE
Calm
70%
Mon23:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
5℃SE
Light
65%
Tue00:00Mixed

Clear spells.4℃SE
Light
60%
Tue01:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
4℃SE
Light
50%

Snow Forecast near Zermatt

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zermatt
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Alagna Valsesia45cm 64cm
Gressoney Saint Jean58cm 58cm
Gressoney la Trinité55cm 56cm
Monterosa45cm 50cm
Champoluc33cm 39cm
Saas-Fee34cm 34cm
Valtournenche24cm 32cm
Breuil-Cervinia20cm 21cm

Zermatt Snow

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

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.

Snow Reliability

Zermatt is known for its excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 2-3 meters during peak season. Regular snowfall and high-altitude slopes help maintain conditions, but it's advisable to check the latest snow info on J2Ski.

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