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Zinal Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th April 2026

Zinal 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 12:45 NZST

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 17:54 NZST

Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zinal over the next 2 days.

2-Day Forecast for Zinal

48-hours from 12 April.

See below for forecast detail

Zinal Snow Forecast updated at 12:45 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Zinal

Max 9℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

up to 1cm New Snow

Light SnowCloudCloudCloud

Light snow at altitude early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,978m to resort level (1,670m).

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

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 17:54 NZST

Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zinal over the next 2 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Zinal

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

1cm to 12cm New Snow

SnowLight SnowLt DrizzleLight Snow

Heavy snow showers first, light snow at altitude then light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,239m to resort level (1,670m).

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

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48-hour Forecast Detail

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

Cloudy.4℃E
Calm
0%
Sun03:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
3℃E
Calm
0%
Sun04:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃E
Calm
0%
Sun05:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
2℃E
Calm
0%
Sun06:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
2℃E
Calm
10%
Sun07:00Snow

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
1℃E
Light
25%
Sun08:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
2℃E
Light
35%
Sun09:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
4℃E
Light
40%
Sun10:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃E
Calm
40%
Sun11:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃E
Light
40%
Sun12:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃E
Light
40%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy.9℃E
Light
35%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy.9℃E
Light
25%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy.9℃E
Light
20%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃E
Light
5%
Sun17:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
7℃E
Light
0%
Sun18:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
6℃E
Light
0%
Sun19:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
5℃E
Light
0%
Sun20:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
4℃E
Light
10%
Sun21:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃E
Light
20%
Sun22:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
3℃E
Calm
35%
Sun23:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
2℃E
Calm
50%
Mon00:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,732m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
2℃SE
Light
70%
Mon01:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,716m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
2℃SE
Calm
85%
Mon02:00Hvy Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (1,670m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
1℃SE
Light
95%
Mon03:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,701m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
2℃SE
Calm
100%
Mon04:00Light Snow

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
1℃SE
Calm
95%
Mon05:00Snow

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (1,670m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
1℃SE
Light
90%
Mon06:00Snow

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (1,670m).

Heavy snow showers.2℃SE
Light
80%
Mon07:00Light Snow

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
1℃SE
Light
65%
Mon08:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
2℃SE
Light
55%
Mon09:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SE
Calm
40%
Mon10:00Lt Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃SE
Light
30%
Mon11:00Lt Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,132m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃SE
Light
25%
Mon12:00Lt Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,132m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃SE
Light
30%
Mon13:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,208m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
5℃SE
Light
40%
Mon14:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,224m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Drizzle below.
5℃SE
Light
50%
Mon15:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃SE
Light
50%
Mon16:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃SE
Light
50%
Mon17:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
5℃SE
Light
50%
Mon18:00Lt Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
4℃SE
Light
55%
Mon19:00Drizzle

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
3℃SE
Light
60%
Mon20:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃SE
Light
65%
Mon21:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
2℃SE
Calm
65%
Mon22:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
2℃SE
Light
65%
Mon23:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
2℃SE
Calm
65%
Tue00:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
2℃SW
Calm
55%
Tue01:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Calm
45%

Snow Forecast near Zinal

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zinal
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Champoluc33cm 39cm
Saas-Fee34cm 34cm
Zermatt26cm 26cm
Breuil-Cervinia20cm 21cm
Verbier18cm 18cm
Sierre-Anniviers15cm 15cm
Chandolin14cm 14cm
Grimentz13cm 13cm
St-Luc12cm 12cm
Adelboden5cm 5cm

Zinal Snow

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

This Snow Forecast for Zinal, 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 Zinal, 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

Zinal typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 130 cm during peak season. To stay updated on the latest snow information, visit J2Ski for the most accurate forecasts.

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