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Ski resort in Valais, Switzerland
Saas-Fee
A car-free Valais village with high glacier skiing reached by the Metro Alpin underground funicular.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Saas-Fee (GMT+1).
Saas-Fee snow forecast at 3,600 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 15–30 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Saas-Fee at the top lift (3,600 m / 11,800 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 15–30 cm (7–11 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −14 to −8 °C (7 to 18 °F) and the freezing level near 2,700 m (8,900 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny today.
- Temperature now
- −8 °C (18 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,700 m (8,900 ft)
- Wind
- 11 km/h (7 mph), gusts 21 km/h (13 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 46% cloud
Saas-Fee hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Saas-Fee in the next 24 hours.
Saas-Fee 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Saas-Fee this week: today. No fresh snow, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | SunnyBest day−14 to −8 °C (7 to 18 °F) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | CloudyPoor ski day−14 to −10 °C (7 to 14 °F) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | CloudyPoor ski day−14 to −9 °C (7 to 16 °F) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Light snowPoor ski day−13 to −8 °C (9 to 18 °F) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | SnowFair ski day−11 to −6 °C (12 to 21 °F) · gusts 54 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 2,450 m (8,000 ft) | 5–10 cm (2–4 in) |
| Wed | SnowFair ski day−14 to −10 °C (7 to 14 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 5–10 cm (2–4 in) |
| Thu | SnowFair ski day−14 to −10 °C (7 to 14 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 2–7 cm (1–3 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Saas-Fee 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Sunny−15 to −10 °C (5 to 14 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−18 to −9 °C (0 to 16 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −9 °C (5 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–6 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−18 to −11 °C (0 to 12 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−19 to −11 °C (−2 to 12 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−21 to −12 °C (−6 to 10 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−19 to −9 °C (−2 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
How much snow is there in Saas-Fee on the upper mountain?
About 17 cm (7 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Saas-Fee snow forecast at 1,800 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 5–20 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Saas-Fee in the village (1,800 m / 5,900 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 5–20 cm (2–8 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) and the freezing level near 2,350 m (7,700 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny today.
- Temperature now
- 5 °C (41 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,350 m (7,700 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 15 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 53% cloud
Saas-Fee hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Saas-Fee in the next 24 hours.
Saas-Fee 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Cloudy−3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Cloudy−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Light snow−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snow−1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed | Snow−2 to 1 °C (28 to 34 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | 0–10 cm (0–4 in) |
| Thu | Snow−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Saas-Fee 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Sunny−3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Saas-Fee in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Saas-Fee?
- Canton
- Valais
- Country
- Switzerland
- Mountains
- Alps, Pennine Alps
- Village
- 1,800 m
- Top lift
- 3,600 m
- Vertical
- 1,800 m
- Pistes
- 100 km
- Lifts
- 22
- Glacier skiing
- Yes
- Season
- Early November to Mid-April
- Website
- www.saas-fee.ch
About Saas-Fee
Saas-Fee sits on a plateau at about 1,800 m. Cars are not allowed in the village and must be left in car parks outside it.
The skiing
The ski area has about 100 km of pistes and 22 lifts, and reaches up to 3,600 m. The Metro Alpin, an underground funicular, climbs to Mittelallalin, which has a revolving restaurant. The glaciers allow skiing well beyond the usual winter season.
When does it snow in Saas-Fee?
In Saas-Fee, snow falls on about 12 days in December in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to June.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 days | 10 days | 12 days | 11 days | 12 days | 3 days | 1 days | 1 days | 5 days | 8 days | 12 days | 12 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Saas-Fee month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 13% | −14 to −7 °C (7 to 19 °F) |
| February | 10 | 8% | −12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F) |
| March | 12 | 12% | −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F) |
| April | 11 | 12% | −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) |
| May | 12 | 11% | −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) |
| June | 3 | 2% | 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) |
| July | 1 | 1% | 3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) |
| August | 1 | 1% | 3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) |
| September | 5 | 3% | 0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) |
| October | 8 | 11% | −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) |
| November | 12 | 13% | −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) |
| December | 12 | 12% | −12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) |
Snow in Saas-Fee in June
In June, Saas-Fee gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 2% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F).
Snow in Saas-Fee in September
In September, Saas-Fee gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 3% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F).
Snow in Saas-Fee in October
In October, Saas-Fee gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F).
Snow in Saas-Fee in November
In November, Saas-Fee gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F).
Snow in Saas-Fee in December
In December, Saas-Fee gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F).
Snow in Saas-Fee in January
In January, Saas-Fee gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −14 to −7 °C (7 to 19 °F).
Snow in Saas-Fee in February
In February, Saas-Fee gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F).
Snow in Saas-Fee in March
In March, Saas-Fee gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F).
Snow in Saas-Fee in April
In April, Saas-Fee gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F).
Snow in Saas-Fee in May
In May, Saas-Fee gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Saas-Fee?
Of the last ten winters in Saas-Fee, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 44% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025/26, about 25% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 29 October 2018.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 76% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 122% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 119% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 118% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 97% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 76% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 78% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 144% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 95% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 75% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Saas-Fee
Does Saas-Fee have snow at Christmas?
Saas-Fee had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 8 of those years.
Does Saas-Fee have snow at New Year?
Saas-Fee had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 7 of those years.
Does Saas-Fee have snow in mid-February?
Saas-Fee had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Saas-Fee have snow at Easter?
Saas-Fee had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 8 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Saas-Fee?
It snows on about 97 days a year in Saas-Fee at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. December has the most, about 12 days.
What is the snowiest month in Saas-Fee?
January is the snowiest month in Saas-Fee, bringing about 13% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. December has the most snowy days, about 12.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Saas-Fee?
Of the last ten winters in Saas-Fee, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 44% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 25% below average.
How cold does Saas-Fee get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Saas-Fee at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −14 °C (7 °F) and highs of −7 °C (19 °F).
How high is Saas-Fee?
The village or lowest lift at Saas-Fee is at 1,800 m (5,900 ft) and the top lift is at 3,600 m (11,800 ft), a vertical drop of 1,800 m (5,900 ft).
When does the ski season start in Saas-Fee?
The lifts at Saas-Fee usually open in early November and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Saas-Fee
Sources: Saas-Fee skiing and snowboarding, Switzerland Tourism snow report, Wikipedia, Saas-Fee, Wikipedia, Mittelallalin, Saas-Fee winter cable car timetables