Saanen 7-Day Snow Forecast

Saanen Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 21 March 2026 05:46 AEDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Saanen

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Saanen Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Saanen?

Saanen Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,025m)
Next Snow Expected	22 March
Next Snow Amount	3cm
Next 48 Hours	3cm
Next 7 Days	31cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Saanen

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 8℃
Min -9℃

25cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,619m to resort level (1,050m).

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Saanen Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Saanen from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Fri 20	Clear sky.	Max 8℃ Min -6℃
Sat 21	Clear sky.	Max 7℃ Min -6℃
Sun 22	3cm New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow Line from 1,512m to resort level (1,050m).	Max 7℃ Min -2℃
Mon 23	Clear sky.	Max 7℃ Min -8℃
Tue 24	Cloudy.	Max 8℃ Min -9℃
Wed 25	5cm to 8cm New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 1,619m to resort level (1,050m).	Max 6℃ Min -4℃
Thu 26	11cm to 15cm New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,050m).	Max -1℃ Min -5℃

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 05:46 AEDT, next update expected 11:00 AEDT.

Ensemble forecast for Saanen, Switzerland at 1,050m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Saanen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Saanen
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Adelboden	2cm	45cm
Kandersteg	2cm	44cm
Montreux	4cm	36cm
Villars - Gryon	3cm	34cm
Gstaad Mountain Rides	3cm	31cm
Nendaz	2cm	30cm
Château d'Oex	3cm	29cm
Gstaad	3cm	29cm

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Saanen

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Saanen, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.