Montreux Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Montreux
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This is the Snow Forecast for Montreux, Switzerland for 16 days from 30 January.
Updated 31 January 2025 05:31 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 31 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Montreux.
Forecast for today in Montreux
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
30
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then clear spells, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,509m to 1,149m, with rain below.
Thollon-les-Mémises (16km from Montreux) is reporting “Soft Snow” with 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Montreux Snow Report
Snow report from Thollon-les-Mémises (16km from Montreux)
| Upper Snow Depths | 78cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 78cm |
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 44cm of Snow - 29 January | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Thollon-les-Mémises was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Montreux 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 30 | Fri 31 | Sat 01 | Sun 02 | Mon 03 | Tue 04 | Wed 05 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,000m | -3℃
 +1cm
| -4℃
 +3cm
| -3℃
 | 1℃
 | 1℃
| 4℃
| 3℃
|
| 1,500m | 1℃
| -1℃
+2cm
| 1℃
| 4℃
| 5℃
| 8℃
| 6℃
|
| 1,000m | 4℃
| 2℃
| 2℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
| 6℃
| 6℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,509m | varying 1,169m | |||||
| Max Town | 4℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | 1℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | 0℃ |
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.
Montreux 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
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
30
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then clear spells, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,509m to 1,149m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
31
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,169m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fog later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
02
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
05
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Montreux, 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 Montreux, 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.
Montreux Snow Forecast updated at 05:31 AEDT, next update expected 08:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Montreux
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Gets | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Morzine | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Avoriaz | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| La Chapelle d'Abondance | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Châtel | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Thollon-les-Mémises | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 1cm | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Montreux
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Montreux, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Montreux, 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 Montreux 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 Montreux 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 Montreux 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.