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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

09 August 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4176 metres

Clouds and clearings

15°C

Ozo 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4196 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

22°C

W 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4160 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

28°C

Wnw 4
Evening

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 4173 metres

Showers with occasional sunshine

21°C

W 3

10 August 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4079 metres

Clouds and clearings

15°C

Zo 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4094 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

21°C

Wzw 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4233 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

27°C

Wnw 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4301 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

21°C

W 2

09 August 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4192 metres

Clouds and clearings

7°C

Zw 5
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4210 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

10°C

Wzw 3
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4182 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

12°C

Wnw 4
Evening

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 4186 metres

Showers with occasional sunshine

9°C

Zzw 5

10 August 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4095 metres

Clouds and clearings

7°C

Z 4
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4112 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

9°C

W 3
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4264 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

11°C

Nw 4
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4307 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

9°C

Wnw 4

14-day weather forecast for Saanen

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

09 August 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
15°C / 28°C
1 mm
Wnw 4

4122 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

10 August 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
15°C / 27°C
1 mm
Wnw 3

4078 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

11 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
16°C / 26°C
2 mm
N 3

4202 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

12 August 2026
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
15°C / 26°C
2 mm
Nnw 3

4233 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

13 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
16°C / 28°C
1 mm
Nw 3

4365 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

14 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
16°C / 28°C
2 mm
Nw 3

4235 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

15 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
16°C / 29°C
1 mm
Nw 2

4134 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

16 August 2026
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
16°C / 27°C
4 mm
Wnw 2

4119 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
15°C / 25°C
8 mm
Nw 2

4062 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
13°C / 23°C
5 mm
Nw 3

3916 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
13°C / 23°C
4 mm
Nw 3

4075 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
12°C / 22°C
4 mm
Nw 3

3989 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
12°C / 21°C
5 mm
Wnw 3

3807 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
11°C / 21°C
4 mm
Nw 3

3713 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

09 August 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
7°C /12°C
1 mm
Wnw 4

4135 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

10 August 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
7°C /11°C
1 mm
Wnw 4

4091 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

11 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
8°C /11°C
2 mm
No 3

4207 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

12 August 2026
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
8°C /10°C
2 mm
Zzo 3

4232 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

13 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
6°C /11°C
1 mm
O 3

4365 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

14 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C /10°C
2 mm
Z 3

4235 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

15 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C /10°C
1 mm
Zzo 3

4134 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

16 August 2026
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
5°C /10°C
4 mm
Zzo 4

4119 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C /9°C
8 mm
Nw 3

4062 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C /8°C
5 mm
W 4

3916 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
4°C /8°C
4 mm
Zzw 4

4075 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
4°C /7°C
4 mm
Zzw 4

3989 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
4°C /7°C
5 mm
Zw 4

3807 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
3°C /6°C
4 mm
Zw 4

3713 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.