Zermatt Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Zermatt during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Zermatt is 61 cm. There are typically 4.8 snowy days during this week. Zermatt normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2720m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1830m) is well bellow the mid altitude of Zermatt. Very frequent snowfalls are typical in Zermatt at the end of March. Based on long term weather statistics for Zermatt, five days with fresh snowfall per week is typical. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 61cm. Pretty cold temperatures with the average maximum temperature in Zermatt in week four of March of just -5.6°C at the mid altitude and minimum temperatures typically falling to -7.0°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 11km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day during this week while fresh snow days that do not coincide with perfect weather conditions also happen on average three days during this week each year.