04/11/2026
Winter is slowly taking shape here in Zermatt, Switzerland, with more snowfall forecast for the mountains over the coming days!
Here’s the latest weather forecast for Zermatt and the Matterhorn ski area, updated Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
🌨️ HOW MUCH SNOW IS EXPECTED?
The latest forecasts suggest approximately 7–10 cm (3–4 inches) of fresh snow across the higher Zermatt ski area during the first part of this week and into Saturday.
Friday looks like the main opportunity for new snowfall, with another possible round developing early next week.
📅 ZERMATT WEATHER FORECAST
☀️ Wednesday 4 November
Temperatures: -2°C to +3°C in the village.
Generally dry, with some sunshine and clouds.
⛅ Thursday 5 November
Temperatures: -1°C to +6°C.
A relatively mild day in the village, but remaining below freezing high on the glacier. Clouds increasing ahead of Friday.
🌨️ Friday 6 November
Temperatures: 0°C to +4°C.
Our next opportunity for fresh snow! Snowfall is expected to favour the higher mountains, with the snowline potentially around 1,800–2,100 metres.
❄️ Saturday 7 November
Temperatures: -3°C to +3°C.
Colder conditions returning, with snowfall easing and the snowline potentially dropping towards 1,500–1,800 metres.
🌥️ Sunday 8 November
Temperatures: -5°C to +4°C.
Another chance of showers, although the timing and snowfall amounts remain uncertain.
🏔️ WHAT ABOUT NEXT WEEK?
There are signs of further unsettled weather, with possible snowfall Sunday into Monday.
Another weather system could affect the Western Alps around 11–12 November, but it’s still too early to predict reliable snowfall totals.
🥶 TEMPERATURES & SNOWMAKING
Temperatures up at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise are forecast to remain roughly between -3°C and -10°C over the coming days.
These cold conditions are excellent for preserving existing snow.