Gstaad Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Gstaad
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This is the Snow Forecast for Gstaad, Switzerland for 16 days from 11 April.
Updated 12 April 2025 02:31 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 21cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Gstaad.
Forecast for today in Gstaad
Max 20℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Gstaad has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
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| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
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| Fri 11 | Sat 12 | Sun 13 | Mon 14 | Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,000m | 6℃
| 6℃
 | 1℃
 +1cm
| 5℃
| 5℃
 | -4℃
+9cm
| -6℃
+10cm
|
| 1,975m | 12℃
| 13℃
 | 8℃
 | 11℃
| 11℃
| 4℃
+6cm
| 2℃
+14cm
|
| 950m | 20℃
| 19℃
| 15℃
| 16℃
| 16℃
| 8℃
| 6℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,589m | varying 2,489m | varying 2,169m | varying 1,419m | |||
| Max Town | 20℃ | 19℃ | 15℃ | 16℃ | 16℃ | 8℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ |
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.
Gstaad 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 20℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 19℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 15℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,589m to 2,399m, with rain below.
Max 16℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 16℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then light rain showers, clear sky later.
Max 8℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 9cm New Snow
Light rain early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,169m to 1,279m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 10cm New Snow
Snow at altitude first, light snow at altitude then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,419m to 1,039m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Gstaad, 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 Gstaad, 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.
Gstaad Snow Forecast updated at 02:31 AEST, next update expected 05:00 AEST.
Snow Forecast near Gstaad
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelboden | - | 53cm | |||||||
| Thyon les Collons | - | 51cm | |||||||
| Nendaz | 2cm | 30cm | |||||||
| Villars - Gryon | - | 27cm | |||||||
| Saanenmöser | - | 26cm | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 4cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Saanen | 4cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Schönried | 4cm | 24cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gstaad
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Gstaad, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Gstaad, 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 Gstaad 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 Gstaad 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 Gstaad 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.