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Saanen Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th April 2026

Saanen 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 23:41 AEST

2-Day Forecast for Saanen

48-hours from 12 April.

See below for forecast detail

Saanen Snow Forecast updated at 23:41 AEST, next update expected 05:00 AEST.

Forecast for today in Saanen

Max 8℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

up to 6cm New Snow

DrizzleLt DrizzleCloudCloud

Drizzle, light drizzle, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,035m to 1,558m, with rain below.

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

Forecast for tomorrow in Saanen

Max 8℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

up to 4cm New Snow

Light SnowCloudCloudLight Snow

Light snow at altitude, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,819m to 1,296m, with rain below.

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?
Sun02:00Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
6℃SE
Calm
40%
Sun03:00Lt Rain

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,773m, with rain below.

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt rain below.
6℃SE
Calm
60%
Sun04:00Lt Rain

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,681m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy drizzle below.
6℃SE
Light
85%
Sun05:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,665m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy drizzle below.
6℃SE
Light
100%
Sun06:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,619m, with rain below.

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
5℃SE
Light
100%
Sun07:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,558m, with rain below.

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
5℃SE
Light
100%
Sun08:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
5℃SE
Light
100%
Sun09:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
6℃SE
Calm
100%
Sun10:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
6℃SE
Light
95%
Sun11:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
7℃SE
Light
85%
Sun12:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
7℃SE
Calm
70%
Sun13:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
8℃SE
Light
45%
Sun14:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
8℃SE
Light
25%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SE
Light
15%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SE
Light
10%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SE
Light
10%
Sun18:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SE
Light
5%
Sun19:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SE
Light
10%
Sun20:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SE
Calm
10%
Sun21:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SE
Calm
5%
Sun22:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SE
Light
0%
Sun23:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SE
Light
0%
Mon00:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Calm
15%
Mon01:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Calm
35%
Mon02:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
4℃SW
Light
50%
Mon03:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃SW
Light
65%
Mon04:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃SW
Calm
75%
Mon05:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃SW
Calm
80%
Mon06:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃SW
Calm
70%
Mon07:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Calm
50%
Mon08:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
5℃SW
Calm
35%
Mon09:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃SW
Calm
25%
Mon10:00Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
7℃SW
Calm
15%
Mon11:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Calm
10%
Mon12:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SW
Calm
5%
Mon13:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SW
Light
5%
Mon14:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
8℃SW
Light
10%
Mon15:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
7℃SW
Light
30%
Mon16:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
6℃SW
Light
55%
Mon17:00Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
6℃SW
Light
80%
Mon18:00Lt Rain

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,604m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
5℃SW
Light
90%
Mon19:00Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
5℃SW
Light
95%
Mon20:00Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
4℃SW
Light
100%
Mon21:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃SW
Light
100%
Mon22:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃SW
Light
100%
Mon23:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃SW
Light
90%
Tue00:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃E
Light
75%
Tue01:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃E
Light
55%

Snow Forecast near Saanen

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Saanen
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Schönried12cm 12cm
Gstaad11cm 11cm
Gstaad Mountain Rides11cm 11cm
Saanenmöser11cm 11cm
Adelboden7cm 7cm
Nendaz7cm 7cm
Montreux4cm 4cm
Villars - Gryon4cm 4cm
Zweisimmen3cm 3cm
Château d'Oex2cm 2cm

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.