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Zermatt snow forecast

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What is the weather like in Zermatt in Switzerland, and what is the forecast for the next few days? Check the current weather forecast for Zermatt on this page. Here, you will find the weather forecast for the next 48 hours as well as the next 14 days, so you’ll know exactly what to expect and what the weather will be like in Zermatt during your winter holiday.

The weather in Zermatt

On this page, you will find the current weather forecast for Zermatt, located in the ski resort of Zermatt in Switzerland. Check the forecast and temperature for both the valley and the mountain. This will help you see what conditions will be like on the slopes and whether you need to add an extra layer for the day’s skiing. Will snow be in the forecast, or will the sun be shining? And what about the wind? How high is the frost line (0-degree limit), and what is the current snow depth in Zermatt? Read on for all this information!

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48-hour weather forecast for Zermatt

21 February 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2050 metres

Clouds and clearings

-2°C

W 2
Morning

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2059 metres

Wet snow with some sunshine

0°C

Zw 3
Midday

Expectation 2 mm

0-degree limit 2181 metres

Heavy showers with occasional sunshine

4°C

Zw 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2396 metres

Fairly cloudless

1°C

Zw 1

22 February 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2648 metres

Clouds and clearings

0°C

Zw 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2688 metres

Bright sunny weather

3°C

N 1
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2772 metres

Bright sunny weather

9°C

Z 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2597 metres

Clouds and clearings

3°C

Wnw 1

21 February 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1844 metres

Clouds and clearings

-15°C

Nw 10
Morning

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 1956 metres

Snow showers with some sunshine

-13°C

Nw 10
Midday

Expectation 2 cm

0-degree limit 2073 metres

Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine

-12°C

Nw 12
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2199 metres

Fairly cloudless

-12°C

Nnw 13

22 February 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2341 metres

Clouds and clearings

-11°C

Nw 10
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2590 metres

Bright sunny weather

-10°C

Nw 8
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2734 metres

Bright sunny weather

-8°C

Nw 6
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2528 metres

Clouds and clearings

-10°C

Nw 6

14-day weather forecast for Zermatt

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 February 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-2°C / 4°C
3 mm
Wzw 3

2010 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
0°C / 9°C
0 mm
Z 2

2510 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
1°C / 9°C
1 mm
W 3

2459 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
2°C / 12°C
0 mm
O 3

2531 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
3°C / 10°C
0 mm
Ozo 3

1888 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
0°C / 8°C
1 mm
Z 3

1687 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 February 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
1°C / 8°C
2 mm
Zzw 3

1633 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 February 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
0°C / 6°C
2 mm
Z 3

1397 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-2°C / 6°C
2 mm
Z 3

1221 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 March 2026
Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine
-2°C / 6°C
1 mm
Z 3

1220 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

03 March 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
-1°C / 7°C
1 mm
Zzo 3

1252 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 7°C
3 mm
Zzw 4

1370 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

05 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 6°C
7 mm
Z 4

1211 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

06 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-2°C / 6°C
5 mm
W 4

1183 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 February 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-15°C /-12°C
3 cm
Nnw 12

1844 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
-11°C /-8°C
0 mm
Nw 8

2341 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
-11°C /-7°C
1 mm
Nw 6

2400 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
-11°C /-6°C
0 mm
Nw 4

2484 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
-8°C /-5°C
0 mm
Z 2

1888 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 February 2026
Bright sunny weather
-10°C /-6°C
1 mm
Wzw 2

1687 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 February 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-12°C /-8°C
2 cm
W 3

1633 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 February 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-14°C /-10°C
2 cm
Wnw 3

1397 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-14°C /-10°C
2 cm
Z 2

1221 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-13°C /-9°C
1 mm
Z 2

1220 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

03 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-12°C /-8°C
1 cm
Zw 2

1252 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-13°C /-10°C
3 cm
Wnw 3

1370 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

05 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-14°C /-11°C
7 cm
Wzw 3

1211 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

06 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-13°C /-10°C
5 cm
W 3

1183 metres

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Snow depth in Zermatt

Snow is what makes a ski holiday special. Ideally, we wake up every day to Kaiser weather: a layer of fresh snow, bright sunshine, and a clear blue sky. However, icy temperatures and heavy snowfalls are also part of the experience. Or those foggy days when you ski from hut to hut, warming up with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. When it comes to winter sports, the weather can be unpredictable, and nothing changes more rapidly than mountain weather. In addition to the forecast for the coming days, the current snow depth is a key part of the weather report in Zermatt. How much snow is there on the mountain and in the valley of the Zermatt ski area? Check the table below to see the current snow depth in Zermatt.

Snow depth on the mountain and in the valley

Mountain: 120 cm

Valley: 83 cm

  • Snow depth valley 83
  • Cross-country ski trails open (km) 0
  • Valley descent open Open
  • Hiking trails open (km) 0

Pistes Zermatt

Snow depth valley 83
Number of km 279
Snow depth mountain 120
Number of lifts open 43
Type of snow Pulverschnee
Funpark Open
Latest snowfall 20 February 2026
Toboggan run Closed

Pistes Valtournenche

Snow depth valley 83
Number of km 279
Snow depth mountain 120
Number of lifts open 43
Type of snow Pulverschnee
Funpark Open
Latest snowfall 20 February 2026
Toboggan run Closed
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Explanation of the weather forecast in Zermatt

The weather report for Zermatt is updated daily and is carefully compiled by meteorologists working with Snowplaza. Curious about the forecast for the next two days? Check out the 48-hour weather forecast, which provides information for the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. The symbols indicate whether snow or rain is expected, whether it will be cloudy, or if the sun will be shining. Click on "village" to see the weather conditions in the valley, and on "mountain" for forecasts at higher altitudes. The zero-degree line indicates the frost line, which changes depending on the temperature. Don't confuse it with the snowline—snow can still fall several hundred meters below the zero-degree line. For a longer-term outlook, check the 14-day weather forecast for Zermatt. Keep in mind that weather conditions can change dramatically over two weeks, so be sure to check back daily if you're planning a winter sports trip soon.