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What is the weather like in Saanen in Switzerland, and what is the forecast for the next few days? Check the current weather forecast for Saanen 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 Saanen during your winter holiday.

The weather in Saanen

On this page, you will find the current weather forecast for Saanen, located in the ski resort of Gstaad 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 Saanen? Read on for all this information!

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48-hour weather forecast for Saanen

05 May 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2690 metres

Overcast

6°C

Nno 1
Morning

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2609 metres

Overcast with some rain

9°C

Zw 2
Midday

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2607 metres

Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms

13°C

W 4
Evening

Expectation 4 mm

0-degree limit 2426 metres

Heavy showers with occasional sunshine

8°C

W 2

06 May 2026

Night

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2455 metres

Cloudy and some rain

4°C

Ozo 1
Morning

Expectation 3 mm

0-degree limit 2154 metres

Overcast with steady rainfall

6°C

Wzw 2
Midday

Expectation 2 mm

0-degree limit 2197 metres

Overcast with steady rainfall

9°C

Wzw 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2172 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

7°C

W 2

05 May 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2696 metres

Overcast

-4°C

Zo 11
Morning

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2555 metres

Overcast with some snowfall

-3°C

Zzo 12
Midday

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2632 metres

Mix of rain, snow, hail and thunderstorm

-2°C

Zzo 8
Evening

Expectation 4 cm

0-degree limit 2528 metres

Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine

-3°C

Z 6

06 May 2026

Night

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2414 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-4°C

Zzo 7
Morning

Expectation 3 cm

0-degree limit 2271 metres

Overcast and heavy snowfall

-3°C

Zzo 7
Midday

Expectation 2 cm

0-degree limit 2206 metres

Overcast and heavy snowfall

-3°C

Zzw 5
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2177 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

-5°C

Wzw 4

14-day weather forecast for Saanen

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

05 May 2026
Overcast with some rain
6°C / 13°C
6 mm
W 4

2348 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

06 May 2026
Overcast with some rain
4°C / 9°C
8 mm
Wzw 3

2072 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

07 May 2026
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
3°C / 11°C
2 mm
Nw 3

2025 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

08 May 2026
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
4°C / 14°C
3 mm
Nnw 3

2467 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

09 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
7°C / 17°C
1 mm
Nno 3

2728 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

10 May 2026
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
9°C / 17°C
7 mm
Z 2

2925 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

11 May 2026
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
7°C / 15°C
9 mm
W 3

2723 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

12 May 2026
Overcast with steady rainfall
7°C / 12°C
13 mm
Nw 3

2402 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

13 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C / 11°C
9 mm
Nw 3

2187 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

14 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C / 14°C
5 mm
Wnw 3

2400 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

15 May 2026
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
6°C / 13°C
8 mm
Wnw 2

2522 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

16 May 2026
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
6°C / 13°C
8 mm
Wnw 2

2443 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 May 2026
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
6°C / 13°C
9 mm
Wnw 3

2463 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
6°C / 13°C
9 mm
Nw 3

2500 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

05 May 2026
Overcast with some snowfall
-4°C /-2°C
6 cm
Zzo 12

2392 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

06 May 2026
Overcast with some snowfall
-7°C /-3°C
8 cm
Zzo 7

2105 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

07 May 2026
Mix of rain, snow, hail and thunderstorm
-8°C /-2°C
2 mm
Z 3

2035 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

08 May 2026
Mix of rain, snow, hail and thunderstorm
-5°C /0°C
3 mm
Zzo 4

2467 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

09 May 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-3°C /2°C
1 mm
Zo 7

2728 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

10 May 2026
Mix of rain, snow, hail and thunderstorm
-1°C /0°C
7 mm
Zo 10

2925 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

11 May 2026
Mix of rain, snow, hail and thunderstorm
-2°C /0°C
9 mm
Zzo 6

2723 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

12 May 2026
Overcast and heavy snowfall
-3°C /-1°C
13 cm
Zw 5

2402 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

13 May 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-4°C /-2°C
9 cm
Wnw 6

2187 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

14 May 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-4°C /-1°C
5 cm
Wzw 5

2400 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

15 May 2026
Mix of rain, snow, hail and thunderstorm
-4°C /-1°C
8 mm
Zw 5

2522 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

16 May 2026
Mix of rain, snow, hail and thunderstorm
-3°C /-1°C
8 mm
Zw 5

2443 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 May 2026
Mix of rain, snow, hail and thunderstorm
-4°C /-1°C
9 mm
Wzw 5

2463 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 May 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-3°C /-1°C
9 cm
Wnw 5

2500 metres

Snow depth in Saanen

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 Saanen. How much snow is there on the mountain and in the valley of the Gstaad ski area? Check the table below to see the current snow depth in Saanen.

Snow depth on the mountain and in the valley

Mountain: 0 cm

Valley: 0 cm

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

Pistes Gstaad Mountain Rides

Snow depth valley 0
Number of km 0
Snow depth mountain 0
Number of lifts open 0
Type of snow keine Angabe
Funpark Closed
Latest snowfall
Toboggan run Closed
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Explanation of the weather forecast in Saanen

The weather report for Saanen 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 Saanen. 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.