Montreux 7-Day Snow Forecast

Montreux Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 23 April 2026 22:45 AEST

Snow Forecast for Montreux

Snow and Weather from 23 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Montreux Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Montreux?

Montreux Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,500m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Montreux.

Forecast for today in Montreux

Max 16℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
23

Snow unlikely

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Montreux from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Thu 23	Fri 24	Sat 25	Sun 26	Mon 27	Tue 28	Wed 29
Wind
2,000m	6℃	7℃	8℃	8℃	8℃	4℃	4℃

1,500m	10℃	11℃	11℃	11℃	11℃	7℃	8℃

1,000m	16℃	17℃	18℃	18℃	18℃	15℃	12℃
Snow Line
Max Town	16℃	17℃	18℃	18℃	18℃	15℃	12℃
Min Town	4℃	2℃	4℃	3℃	5℃	5℃	4℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Montreux

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Montreux
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Gstaad Mountain Rides	-	9cm
Thollon-les-Mémises	-	5cm
Châtel	-	3cm
Morzine	-	3cm
La Chapelle d'Abondance	-	2cm
Avoriaz	-	1cm
Les Gets	-	1cm

Snow Reliability

Montreux typically enjoys reliable snow conditions with an average snow depth of 50-150 cm during the season. For the latest snow information, visit J2Ski to ensure optimal skiing conditions.

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.