Saanen 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 14:46 CDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Saanen

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

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	5 May
Next Snow Amount	2cm
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	3cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Saanen

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 19℃
Min 1℃

14cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,896m to 1,388m, with rain below.

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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
Sat 02	Clear spells.	Max 19℃ Min 4℃
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 18℃ Min 3℃
Mon 04	Cloudy.	Max 16℃ Min 3℃
Tue 05	up to 6cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below. Snow Line from 2,896m to 1,388m, with rain below.	Max 15℃ Min 4℃
Wed 06	up to 7cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below. Snow Line from 2,604m to 1,835m, with rain below.	Max 12℃ Min 2℃
Thu 07	up to 1cm New Snow Clear spells. Snow Line from 1,835m to 1,712m, with rain below.	Max 13℃ Min 6℃
Fri 08	Clear sky at altitude, light drizzle below.	Max 16℃ Min 1℃

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 14:46 CDT, next update expected 20:00 CDT.

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.

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Snow Forecast near Saanen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Saanen
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Saanenmöser	-	18cm
Schönried	-	18cm
Gstaad	-	15cm
Gstaad Mountain Rides	-	15cm
Nendaz	-	15cm
Adelboden	-	11cm
Villars - Gryon	-	11cm
Crans-Montana	-	9cm

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.