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Saanen Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 21st March 2026

Saanen 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 11:44 AEDT

2-Day Forecast for Saanen

48-hours from 21 March.

See below for forecast detail

Saanen Snow Forecast updated at 11:44 AEDT, next update expected 17:00 AEDT.

Forecast for today in Saanen

Max 7℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

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

Forecast for tomorrow in Saanen

Max 7℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
22

2cm New Snow

CloudSnowFairClear

Cloudy first, heavy snow showers then fair, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 1,388m to resort level (1,050m).

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

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Saanen from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat01:00Clear

Clear sky.-5℃SW
Light
0%
Sat02:00Clear

Clear sky.-6℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat03:00Clear

Clear sky.-6℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat04:00Clear

Clear sky.-5℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat05:00Clear

Clear sky.-5℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat06:00Clear

Clear sky.-4℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat07:00Clear

Clear sky.-4℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat08:00Clear

Clear sky.-1℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat09:00Clear

Clear sky.4℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat10:00Clear

Clear sky.6℃SW
Light
0%
Sat11:00Mixed

Clear sky at altitude.
Mixed below.
7℃SW
Light
0%
Sat12:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Light
0%
Sat13:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Light
0%
Sat14:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
7℃SW
Light
5%
Sat15:00Clear

Clear spells.7℃SW
Light
10%
Sat16:00Clear

Clear spells.7℃SW
Light
15%
Sat17:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
6℃SW
Light
15%
Sat18:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
4℃SW
Light
10%
Sat19:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Calm
5%
Sat20:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Calm
5%
Sat21:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat22:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
2℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat23:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
1℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun00:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
0℃SE
Light
5%
Sun01:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
0℃SE
Light
10%
Sun02:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
-1℃SE
Light
20%
Sun03:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
-1℃SE
Light
35%
Sun04:00Light Snow

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
-1℃SE
Light
50%
Sun05:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-1℃SE
Light
65%
Sun06:00Hvy Snow

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (1,050m).

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
-1℃SE
Light
85%
Sun07:00Snow

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (1,050m).

Heavy snow showers.0℃SE
Light
100%
Sun08:00Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (1,050m).

Heavy snow showers.1℃SE
Light
100%
Sun09:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
3℃SE
Light
100%
Sun10:00Mixed

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
4℃SE
Light
100%
Sun11:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
5℃SE
Light
80%
Sun12:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
6℃SE
Light
55%
Sun13:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
7℃SE
Light
35%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SE
Light
25%
Sun15:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
7℃SE
Light
15%
Sun16:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
7℃SE
Light
5%
Sun17:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
6℃SE
Calm
5%
Sun18:00Clear

Clear sky.3℃SE
Calm
5%
Sun19:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃SE
Light
5%
Sun20:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SE
Light
5%
Sun21:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃SE
Light
5%
Sun22:00Clear

Clear sky.-1℃SE
Light
0%
Sun23:00Clear

Clear sky.-2℃SE
Light
0%
Mon00:00Clear

Clear sky.-3℃E
Light
0%

Snow Forecast near Saanen

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Saanen
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Adelboden2cm 42cm
Kandersteg2cm 41cm
Montreux3cm 39cm
Villars - Gryon2cm 31cm
Gstaad Mountain Rides3cm 32cm
Nendaz2cm 28cm
Château d'Oex3cm 30cm
Gstaad3cm 30cm
Saanenmöser3cm 31cm
Crans-Montana3cm 30cm

Saanen Snow

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

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.

Snow Reliability

Saanen typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 80 cm throughout the season. For the latest updates on snowfall and conditions, check J2Ski for accurate information.