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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

18 September 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3329 metres

Overcast

7°C

O 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3235 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

10°C

Zw 1
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3082 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

16°C

W 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3507 metres

Clouds and clearings

10°C

Nw 2

19 September 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3676 metres

Clouds and clearings

6°C

Ozo 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3798 metres

Bright sunny weather

11°C

Nw 1
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3964 metres

Bright sunny weather

19°C

Nw 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4019 metres

Clouds and clearings

12°C

Nw 2

18 September 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3315 metres

Overcast

1°C

Zzw 4
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3245 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

2°C

Zw 4
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3101 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

3°C

Wnw 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3476 metres

Clouds and clearings

1°C

Nw 3

19 September 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3512 metres

Clouds and clearings

1°C

Wnw 2
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3799 metres

Bright sunny weather

4°C

Wnw 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3956 metres

Bright sunny weather

7°C

Nw 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4019 metres

Clouds and clearings

4°C

N 2

14-day weather forecast for Saanen

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 September 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
7°C / 16°C
0 mm
W 3

3053 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
6°C / 19°C
0 mm
Nw 2

3520 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
9°C / 21°C
0 mm
Nw 3

3988 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
9°C / 19°C
0 mm
N 3

3921 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
8°C / 19°C
0 mm
N 3

4136 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
8°C / 20°C
0 mm
Nnw 3

4258 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
9°C / 21°C
1 mm
Nnw 3

3969 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
8°C / 20°C
0 mm
N 3

3953 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
8°C / 21°C
0 mm
Nnw 3

4107 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 September 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
8°C / 21°C
1 mm
Nw 3

3781 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 September 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
8°C / 20°C
1 mm
Nw 3

3624 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 September 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
8°C / 19°C
2 mm
Nw 3

3509 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 September 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
8°C / 20°C
1 mm
Nnw 3

3462 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 October 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
9°C / 20°C
1 mm
Nw 3

3632 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 September 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
1°C /3°C
0 mm
Zw 4

3101 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
1°C /7°C
0 mm
Nw 2

3512 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
4°C /9°C
0 mm
Nnw 5

4025 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
4°C /7°C
0 mm
Nnw 6

3925 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
3°C /8°C
0 mm
N 5

4131 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
2°C /6°C
0 mm
Z 4

4258 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
1°C /6°C
1 mm
Nnw 4

3969 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
1°C /6°C
0 mm
N 4

3953 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
1°C /6°C
0 mm
Zzo 3

4107 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 September 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
1°C /5°C
1 mm
Z 3

3781 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 September 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
0°C /4°C
1 mm
N 3

3624 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 September 2026
Slippery conditions due to black ice or freezing rain
0°C /4°C
2 mm
Nnw 3

3509 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 September 2026
Slippery conditions due to black ice or freezing rain
0°C /4°C
1 mm
Z 4

3462 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 October 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
1°C /5°C
1 mm
Z 3

3632 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.