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Saanen Long-Range Snow Forecast - 20th October 2026

Saanen Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 19 October 2026 19:40 CDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Saanen

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

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 Expected21 October
Next Snow Amount8cm
Next 48 Hours11cm
Next 7 Days44cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Saanen

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 17℃
Min -8℃

51cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,496m to resort level (1,050m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 20 October 2026 01:51 CDT

Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Saanen over the next 2 days.

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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)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Tue
20
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 17℃
Min 6℃
Wed
21
Snow

up to 14cm New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,112m to 1,342m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 3℃
Thu
22
Clear

up to 3cm New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,312m to resort level (1,050m).

Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Fri
23
Light Snow

up to 5cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 2,496m to 1,219m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 1℃
Sat
24
Snow

up to 4cm New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,373m to resort level (1,050m).

Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Sun
25
Light Snow

up to 20cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, drizzle below.
Snow Line from 1,835m to 1,096m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Mon
26
Light Snow

1cm to 4cm New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,296m to resort level (1,050m).

Max 3℃
Min -8℃

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 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.

Saanen Snow Forecast updated at 19:40 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Saanen, Switzerland at 1,050m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

Switzerland Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map

 

Snow Forecast near Saanen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Saanen
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Gstaad16cm 59cm
Schönried19cm 55cm
Villars - Gryon12cm 54cm
Gstaad Mountain Rides17cm 51cm
Adelboden13cm 45cm
Crans-Montana12cm 44cm
Nendaz19cm 43cm
Saanenmöser15cm 42cm

How reliable is the snow in Saanen?

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.