Saas-Fee Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Saas-Fee
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This is the Snow Forecast for Saas-Fee, Switzerland for 16 days from 25 May.
Updated 26 May 2025 02:31 AEST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
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Forecast for today in Saas-Fee
Max 13℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,729m to 2,559m, with rain below.
Saas-Fee has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Saas-Fee Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 376cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 11cm |
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
Saas-Fee 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | NW F2 | NW F3 | NW F3 | NW F4 | NW F3 | NW F2 |
| 3,500m | -2℃
 +1cm
| -3℃
+1cm
| -1℃
| 2℃
+3cm
| 2℃
| 5℃
 | 4℃
|
| NW F3 | NW F2 | NW F3 | NW F3 | NW F4 | NW F3 | NW F2 | |
| 2,650m | 4℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
| 7℃
| 7℃
| 11℃
| 11℃
|
| NE F3 | NE F2 | E F3 | NW F2 | ||||
| 1,800m | 13℃
| 12℃
| 12℃
| 15℃
 | 14℃
| 18℃
| 18℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,729m | varying 2,489m | 2,279m | varying 2,879m | 2,759m | ||
| Max Town | 13℃ | 12℃ | 12℃ | 15℃ | 14℃ | 18℃ | 18℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ |
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.
Saas-Fee 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 13℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,729m to 2,559m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,489m to 2,379m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, clear spells, fair later.
Max 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
28
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy, fair, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,879m to 2,799m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
29
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fair later.
Max 18℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Max 18℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Saas-Fee, 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 Saas-Fee, on any given piste 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.
Saas-Fee Snow Forecast updated at 02:31 AEST, next update expected 05:00 AEST.
Snow Forecast near Saas-Fee
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | 3cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 2cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Saas Grund | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Grimentz | 1cm | 1cm | |||||||
| Saastal | 1cm | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saas-Fee
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Saas-Fee, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Saas-Fee, 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 Saas-Fee 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 Saas-Fee 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 Saas-Fee 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.