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

The weather in Zinal

On this page, you will find the current weather forecast for Zinal, located in the ski resort of Val d'Anniviers 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 Zinal? Read on for all this information!

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48-hour weather forecast for Zinal

17 March 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2021 metres

Overcast

-2°C

Zzo 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2301 metres

Bright sunny weather

3°C

Nnw 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2502 metres

Bright sunny weather

8°C

Nw 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2437 metres

Fairly cloudless

2°C

Zo 1

18 March 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2166 metres

Fairly cloudless

-2°C

Zo 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2112 metres

Bright sunny weather

0°C

O 5
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2271 metres

Bright sunny weather

5°C

Ozo 5
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2165 metres

Fairly cloudless

0°C

Ono 2

17 March 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2113 metres

Overcast

-9°C

W 3
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2323 metres

Bright sunny weather

-5°C

Zw 3
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2484 metres

Bright sunny weather

-3°C

W 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2430 metres

Fairly cloudless

-6°C

Wzw 3

18 March 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2202 metres

Fairly cloudless

-9°C

Nw 4
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2108 metres

Bright sunny weather

-9°C

Zo 8
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2175 metres

Bright sunny weather

-8°C

Zo 8
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2130 metres

Fairly cloudless

-10°C

Zo 6

14-day weather forecast for Zinal

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-2°C / 8°C
0 mm
Nw 2

2021 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-2°C / 5°C
0 mm
Ozo 5

2073 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-3°C / 7°C
0 mm
Nw 3

2113 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-2°C / 7°C
0 mm
Wnw 3

2196 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 5°C
2 mm
Wnw 3

1188 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-2°C / 5°C
2 mm
Zzo 2

976 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 6°C
1 mm
Zzo 2

1045 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 7°C
2 mm
Nno 3

1251 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 7°C
4 mm
No 3

1438 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 7°C
7 mm
Nno 3

1390 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 March 2026
Wet snow with occasional sunshine
0°C / 7°C
10 mm
Nno 3

1480 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 7°C
6 mm
N 3

1355 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 7°C
2 mm
Nnw 3

1286 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 7°C
2 mm
N 3

1344 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-9°C /-3°C
0 mm
Wzw 3

2007 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-10°C /-8°C
0 mm
Zo 8

2029 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-12°C /-6°C
0 mm
Zzo 4

2115 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-10°C /-5°C
0 mm
Nw 3

2217 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-7°C
2 cm
Zzo 5

1188 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-10°C /-6°C
2 cm
Z 5

976 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-5°C
1 cm
Zzo 5

1045 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C /-5°C
2 cm
Nno 5

1251 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-7°C /-4°C
4 cm
Zo 5

1438 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C /-5°C
7 cm
Nw 5

1390 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 March 2026
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-8°C /-4°C
10 cm
Zzw 5

1480 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C /-4°C
6 cm
Nnw 5

1355 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C /-4°C
2 cm
W 5

1286 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C /-4°C
2 cm
Wzw 5

1344 metres

Snow depth in Zinal

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 Zinal. How much snow is there on the mountain and in the valley of the Val d'Anniviers ski area? Check the table below to see the current snow depth in Zinal.

Snow depth on the mountain and in the valley

Mountain: 165 cm

Valley: 60 cm

  • Snow depth valley 60
  • Cross-country ski trails open (km) 8.5
  • Valley descent open Open
  • Hiking trails open (km) 0

Pistes Grimentz-Zinal

Snow depth valley 60
Number of km 108.3
Snow depth mountain 165
Number of lifts open 21
Type of snow Frühlingsschnee
Funpark Open
Latest snowfall 20 February 2026
Toboggan run Closed
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Explanation of the weather forecast in Zinal

The weather report for Zinal 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 Zinal. 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.