We believe that this is the most comprehensive and accurate snow report for Zermatt that there is. The data are sourced from the SLF (Swiss Avalanche Research Institute) measuring stations, and from its Cervinia counterpart. The current snow conditions are below, you can also click on the relevant years to see the what your chosen week was like in the past. And you can download our fully detailed spreadsheet of this season’s snowfall and depths.

Summer Ski Season has Started

Today's Snow Statistics
Snow depth at 3,500m - Plateau Rosa: Snow depth at 2,900m - Gornergrat: Snow depth at 1,800m - Furi: New snowfall: Total snowfall this season at 2,900m: Avg temperature at 1,800m: Number of runs open: Number of km:
180cm 118cm - - - 15°C 8 23

May 1st was the last day of the winter season, and May 2nd the first day of the summer season. The mountain lifts up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (also known as Klein Matterhorn) are open, as is the Gornergrat train. From both locations you get stunning views over the mountains. Currently skiing is possible from the highest point at 3,883m down to Trockener Steg at 2,900m. The Furggsattel chairlift is also running, for skiers only.

View from the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise across to the Italian and French Alps

The 2022 Season ends with a Bang: 80cm of fresh snow!

Today's Snow Statistics
Snow depth at 3,500m - Plateau Rosa: Snow depth at 2,900m - Gornergrat: Snow depth at 1,800m - Furi: New snowfall: Total snowfall this season at 2,900m: Avg temperature at 1,800m: Number of runs open: Number of km:
260cm 148cm 10cm 40-80cm 445cm 0°C 37 117km

As is customary, we have had a number of good snowfalls this April, culminating in 80cm on the ridge between Zermatt and Cervinia on April 24th. Off-piste conditions were superb at higher altitudes. The Sunnegga and Gornergrat areas are now closed, but the Matterhorn side and Cervinia both remain open until May 1st.

                                       Furggsattel Powder on April 24th 2022

More new snow

Today's Snow Statistics
Snow depth at 3,500m - Plateau Rosa: Snow depth at 2,900m - Gornergrat: Snow depth at 1,800m - Furi: New snowfall: Total snowfall this season at 2,900m: Avg temperature at 1,800m: Number of runs open: Number of km:
230cm 150cm 20cm 30cm 415cm -2°C 107 284

Last week we had three superb days of sunshine and deep powder, followed by three days of fresh snow again. We didn’t mind the poor weather as it was the Zermatt Unplugged music festival with great concerts in multiple locations in the village and around the mountains. The skiing is superb, and the Italian side in particular is perfect for a family outing.

the Love restaurant above Cervinia
Evie and Lola at the Love restaurant above Cervinia April 10th 2022

50cm total snowfall

Today's Snow Statistics
Snow depth at 3,500m - Plateau Rosa: Snow depth at 2,900m - Gornergrat: Snow depth at 1,800m - Furi: New snowfall: Total snowfall this season at 2,900m: Avg temperature at 1,800m: Number of runs open: Number of km:
185cm 154cm 45cm 10cm 392cm -9°C 107 284

By Sunday morning the overnight snowfall had increased the amount to 50cm of fresh and superlight powder. With blue skies and radiant sunshine, today is definitely the best day of the season so far!

Zermatt Village Webcam on April 3d 2022

 

Deep Powder in Zermatt-Hohtälli April 3d 2022

40cm Of Fresh Snow!

Today's Snow Statistics
Snow depth at 3,500m - Plateau Rosa: Snow depth at 2,900m - Gornergrat: Snow depth at 1,800m - Furi: New snowfall: Total snowfall this season at 2,900m: Avg temperature at 1,800m: Number of runs open: Number of km:
180cm 152cm 45cm 40cm 382cm -6° 50% in preparation -

This morning of April 2nd we woke up to a huge fresh snowfall, with 30cm in the village and 40cm at the top. The weather is forecast to clear as of tomorrow and stay sunny for the next few days, so the coming week is set to be one of the best of the entire season.

Still shot on April 2nd from the Salette webcam in the Cervinia sector of Zermatt, where the weather is already clearing.

Piste Conditions are Wonderful

Today's Snow Statistics
Snow depth at 3,500m - Plateau Rosa: Snow depth at 2,900m - Gornergrat: Snow depth at 1,800m - Furi: New snowfall: Total snowfall this season at 2,900m: Avg temperature at 1,800m: Number of runs open: Number of km:
160cm 122cm 40cm 20-30cm 342cm 0° / +2° C 108 285

Although it hasn’t snowed much lately – the last snowfall was on March 15th and mainly toward the Matterhorn and Italian side – all the pistes are in excellent condition. There is grippy winter snow on the highest runs, and wonderfully easy spring corn snow skiing after about 11:00 on the medium altitude runs. The resort runs are also great in the morning, but now getting quite slushy in the afternoon, however you can always take a lift back down to the village to avoid these. The winter skiing will finish on May 1st as scheduled.

Carving up the Furggsattel slope above Zermatt March 24th 2022
Carving up the Furggsattel slope above Zermatt March 24th 2022

Permanent Sunshine

Today's Snow Statistics
Snow depth at 3,500m - Plateau Rosa: Snow depth at 2,900m - Gornergrat: Snow depth at 1,800m - Furi: New snowfall: Total snowfall this season at 2,900m: Avg temperature at 1,800m: Number of runs open: Number of km:
170cm 100cm 58cm - 233cm 0° / +4° C 106 281

The last snowfall was 10 days ago, since when we have had perfect blue skies and plentiful sunshine. The pistes are in great condition with grippy winter snow on most, and the occasional icy patch on the lowest slopes. It has been mild enough on most days to be able to eat outside in Zermatt and Cervinia’s numerous mountain restaurants.

White Christmas

Today's Snow Statistics
Snow depth at 3,500m - Plateau Rosa: Snow depth at 2,900m - Gornergrat: Snow depth at 1,800m - Furi: New snowfall: Total snowfall this season at 2,900m: Avg temperature at 1,800m: Number of runs open: Number of km:
120cm 77cm 30cm - 166cm -3° 79 219

Although it hasn’t snowed recently, the weather has been stunningly sunny and the conditions are very good wintery hard-pack on most pistes. All three areas on the Swiss side are open as are the two sectors on the Italian side. The resorts runs are all open and the mountain restaurants are in full swing. Skiing on white snow under a blue sky in the warm sun is a great way to celebrate Christmas.

Link to Italy is Open

Today's Snow Statistics
Snow depth at 3,500m - Plateau Rosa: Snow depth at 2,900m - Gornergrat: Snow depth at 1,800m - Furi: New snowfall: Total snowfall this season at 2,900m: Avg temperature at 1,800m: Number of runs open: Number of km:
120cm 51cm 10cm 7cm 105cm -3° 38 85

The Cervinia and Valtournenche ski areas have both opened down to the mid-stations, and the Riffelberg area on Gornergrat is also up and running. This gives the combined Zermatt / Cervinia ski area a total of 85km of open runs, more than anywhere else! Sunnegga will open on the weekend of December 4th and a big snowfall is forecast. We will keep you updated.

The 21-22 Season Starts with a Bang!

Today's Snow Statistics
Snow depth at 3,500m - Plateau Rosa: Snow depth at 2,900m - Gornergrat: Snow depth at 1,800m - Furi: New snowfall: Total snowfall this season at 2,900m: Avg temperature at 1,800m: Number of runs open: Number of km:
110cm 42cm 25cm 50cm 50cm -2° 9 10

Over the last three days it has snowed 45cm on the top slopes, and 20cm in the village. The skiing on the Zermatt side is open down to Trockener Steg with 1,000m of vertical, and the  link to Cervinia will open this coming Saturday. As always, Zermatt is the most blessed resort for early snow in the Alps.

Zermatt Riffelberg Webcam
Zermatt Riffelberg Webcam November 4th 2021