Is Zermatt snowsure?
The snowiest week in Zermatt is week 1 of May. There are typically 4.8 snowy days during this week with 78 cm of snowfall. Check out the Zermatt Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Zermatt
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 44 cm | 3.5 days |
| January | 50 cm | 3.4 days |
| February | 50 cm | 3.8 days |
| March | 63 cm | 4.4 days |
| April | 59 cm | 4.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Zermatt during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Zermatt is 65 cm. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week.Zermatt prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2720m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2399m) is a little below the middle elevation of Zermatt. Very frequent snowfalls are typical in Zermatt at the end of April. Based on long term weather statistics for Zermatt, five days with fresh snowfall per week is typical but rain is also known at this time of year so you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 65cm. Temperatures should mostly stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Zermatt during week four of April is -1.8°C while the average minimum temperature is just -3.1°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 10km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that don't coincide with perfect weather conditions also occur on average two or three days during this week every year.
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Zermatt Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Zermatt and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Zermatt are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Zermatt are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Zermatt are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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