Saas Grund Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Saas Grund
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This is the Snow Forecast for Saas Grund, Switzerland for 16 days from 8 May.
Updated 08 May 2025 05:41 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 8 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 23cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Saas Grund.
Forecast for today in Saas Grund
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
up to 1cm New Snow
Fog, cloudy, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,109m to 1,999m, with rain below.
Saas Grund has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Saas Grund Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
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| Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 3,200m | -5℃
 +1cm
| -5℃
+2cm
| -1℃
 | 0℃
 | 0℃
+1cm
| -3℃
+13cm
| -3℃
 +6cm
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,380m | 1℃
+2cm
| 1℃
+2cm
| 6℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
| 2℃
+2cm
| 2℃
+4cm
|
| 1,559m | 7℃
| 7℃
| 12℃
| 13℃
| 13℃
| 9℃
 | 8℃
 |
| Snow Line | varying 2,109m | varying 2,039m | varying 2,529m | varying 2,479m | varying 2,259m | ||
| Max Town | 7℃ | 7℃ | 12℃ | 13℃ | 13℃ | 9℃ | 8℃ |
| Min Town | 2℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ |
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 Grund 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 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
up to 1cm New Snow
Fog, cloudy, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,109m to 1,999m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
09
up to 2cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,039m to 1,749m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Max 13℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 13℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, fair, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,529m to 2,439m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
13
up to 13cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain showers then thunderstorms, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,479m to 2,209m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
14
up to 6cm New Snow
Rain showers first, light rain then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,259m to 2,099m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Saas Grund, 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 Grund, 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 Grund Snow Forecast updated at 05:41 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Saas Grund
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alagna Valsesia | 11cm | 50cm | |||||||
| Zermatt | 3cm | 33cm | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 11cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Champoluc | 7cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 5cm | 27cm | |||||||
| Saastal | 3cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Grimentz | 3cm | 18cm | |||||||
| San Domenico | 11cm | 16cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saas Grund
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Saas Grund, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Saas Grund, 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 Grund 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 Grund 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 Grund 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.