Saanen Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Saanen
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This is the Snow Forecast for Saanen, Switzerland for 16 days from 5 July.
Updated 05 July 2025 22:35 AEST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Saanen.
Forecast for today in Saanen
Max 25℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 25℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Fair.
Saanen has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Saanen Snow Report
Snow report from Zweisimmen (near Saanen)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Ski area reported to be open, with 1 lifts running.
Saanen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 05 | Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | Thu 10 | Fri 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,000m | 12℃
| 7℃
 | 2℃
 +5cm
| -2℃
+9cm
| 5℃
| 10℃
| 12℃
|
| SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 2,025m | 18℃
| 13℃
| 9℃
| 5℃
| 11℃
| 17℃
| 18℃
 |
| NE F2 | NE F3 | ||||||
| 1,050m | 25℃
| 20℃
| 15℃
| 10℃
| 17℃
| 23℃
| 26℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,909m | varying 2,329m | |||||
| Max Town | 25℃ | 20℃ | 15℃ | 10℃ | 17℃ | 23℃ | 26℃ |
| Min Town | 12℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ | 13℃ |
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.
Saanen 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 25℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 25℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Fair.
Max 20℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 15℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
07
up to 5cm New Snow
Light rain showers early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,909m to 2,289m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
08
up to 9cm New Snow
Light rain, light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,329m to 1,969m, with rain below.
Max 17℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 23℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 23℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 26℃
Min 13℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 26℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Saanen, 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 Saanen, on any given trail 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.
Saanen Snow Forecast updated at 22:35 AEST, next update expected 04:00 AEST.
Snow Forecast near Saanen
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 6cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Schönried | 7cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Nendaz | 3cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Saanenmöser | 4cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Gstaad | 4cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Crans-Montana | 1cm | 4cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saanen
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Saanen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Saanen, 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 Saanen 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 Saanen 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 Saanen 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.