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Zermatt Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 17th October 2026

Zermatt 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 17 October 2026 12:43 AEDT

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 17 October 2026 17:51 AEDT

Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zermatt over the next 2 days.

2-Day Forecast for Zermatt

48-hours from 17 October.

See below for forecast detail

Zermatt Snow Forecast updated at 12:43 AEDT, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Zermatt

Max 13℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
17

Snow unlikely

FogFogFairShwrs

Fog, fair, rain showers later.

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

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 17 October 2026 17:51 AEDT

Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zermatt over the next 2 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Zermatt

Max 8℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
18

up to 13cm New Snow

FogDrizzleShwrsShwrs

Fog, drizzle, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,589m to 2,343m, with rain below.

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

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Zermatt from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town		Rain or Snow?
Sat02:00Clear

Clear sky.4℃SE
Light		0%
Sat03:00Clear

Clear sky.4℃SE
Light		0%
Sat04:00Fair

Fog at altitude.
Fair below.		4℃SE
Light		0%
Sat05:00Fog

Fog.3℃SE
Light		0%
Sat06:00Fog

Fog.1℃SE
Light		0%
Sat07:00Fog

Fog.-1℃SE
Light		0%
Sat08:00Fog

Fog.0℃SE
Light		0%
Sat09:00Fog

Fog.2℃SE
Light		0%
Sat10:00Fog

Fog.4℃SE
Light		0%
Sat11:00Fog

Fog.9℃SE
Calm		0%
Sat12:00Fog

Fog.11℃SE
Calm		0%
Sat13:00Fair

Fair.12℃SE
Calm		0%
Sat14:00Fair

Fair.12℃SE
Calm		0%
Sat15:00Mixed

Clear spells.13℃SE
Calm		0%
Sat16:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.		12℃SE
Light		0%
Sat17:00Cloud

Cloudy.12℃SE
Light		0%
Sat18:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.		10℃SE
Light		0%
Sat19:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.		9℃SE
Calm		0%
Sat20:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.		8℃SE
Calm		0%
Sat21:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.		7℃SE
Calm		5%
Sat22:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.		7℃SE
Calm		10%
Sat23:00Fog

Fog.7℃SE
Light		15%
Sun00:00Fog

Fog.7℃SE
Light		15%
Sun01:00Fog

Fog.6℃SE
Calm		15%
Sun02:00Fog

Fog.6℃SE
Calm		15%
Sun03:00Fog

Fog.6℃SE
Calm		15%
Sun04:00Fog

Fog.6℃SE
Light		20%
Sun05:00Fog

Fog.6℃SE
Light		25%
Sun06:00Fog

Fog.6℃SE
Light		25%
Sun07:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.		6℃SE
Light		25%
Sun08:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.		6℃SE
Light		25%
Sun09:00Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.		7℃SE
Light		40%
Sun10:00Lt Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.		7℃SE
Light		50%
Sun11:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.		7℃SE
Light		65%
Sun12:00Drizzle

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.		8℃SE
Light		75%
Sun13:00Hvy Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,543m, with rain below.

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.		8℃SE
Light		80%
Sun14:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,558m, with rain below.

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.		8℃SE
Light		85%
Sun15:00Drizzle

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.		8℃SE
Light		85%
Sun16:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.		8℃SE
Light		85%
Sun17:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.		8℃SE
Light		80%
Sun18:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,589m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.		8℃SE
Light		75%
Sun19:00Lt Rain

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,574m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.		8℃SE
Light		75%
Sun20:00Shwrs

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,543m, with rain below.

Snow showers at altitude.
Shwrs below.		8℃SE
Light		70%
Sun21:00Shwrs

up to 3cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,574m, with rain below.

Snow showers at altitude.
Shwrs below.		8℃SE
Light		70%
Sun22:00Lt Rain

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,574m, with rain below.

Snow showers at altitude.
Shwrs below.		8℃SE
Light		70%
Sun23:00Lt Rain

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,589m, with rain below.

Snow showers at altitude.
Shwrs below.		8℃SE
Light		75%
Mon00:00Hvy Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,589m, with rain below.

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.		8℃S
Light		75%
Mon01:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,589m, with rain below.

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.		8℃S
Light		80%

Snow Forecast near Zermatt

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zermatt
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Saas-Fee28cm 70cm
Alagna Valsesia21cm 68cm
Monterosa21cm 68cm
Champoluc10cm 53cm
Gressoney Saint Jean5cm 47cm
Gressoney la Trinité4cm 45cm
Breuil-Cervinia9cm 41cm
Valtournenche7cm 32cm

Zermatt Snow

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

This Snow Forecast for Zermatt, 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 Zermatt, 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.

How reliable is the snow in Zermatt?

Zermatt is known for its excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 2-3 meters during peak season. Regular snowfall and high-altitude slopes help maintain conditions, but it's advisable to check the latest snow info on J2Ski.