Snow forecast in the Alps: up to 21 cm at Saas Grund by 8 November

AlpsPublished Thursday 5 November 2026Data of 5 November2 min read

Until 8 November, our forecast gives 21 cm at Saas Grund, 18 cm at Grindelwald and 18 cm at Pescegallo. Keep in mind: resort values come from our snow model and describe an area, while stations measure one point.

Snow depth in the Alps on 5 November 2026 (SnowScope snow model): Saas Grund, Grindelwald, Pescegallo, Zermatt, Alpe Devero.

What is coming next

Until 8 November, our forecast gives 18 cm at Zermatt and 16 cm at Alpe Devero.

The snow cover grew from 35,390 km² on 3 November to 46,450 km² today, and our forecast gives 31,930 km² on 8 November.

Key numbers · 5 November
Resort	Snow depth	New snow, 72 h	Coming, next days	Top
Saas Grund	27 cm	8 cm	21 cm	3,142 m
Grindelwald	20 cm	0 cm	18 cm	2,394 m
Pescegallo	1 cm	3 cm	18 cm	1,984 m
Zermatt	23 cm	10 cm	18 cm	3,872 m
Alpe Devero	19 cm	4 cm	16 cm	2,201 m

Height, slopes and snow line

At Saas Grund, the freezing level reaches 2,630 m to 2,730 m on 5 November, so the lower slopes may get wet snow while the top stays wintry.

At Grindelwald, the freezing level reaches 2,850 m to 2,930 m on 5 November, above the top of the resort (2,394 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.

At Pescegallo, the freezing level reaches 1,820 m to 2,790 m on 6 November, above the top of the resort (1,984 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.

Height matters: at Saas Grund, our model gives 15 cm at the top (3,142 m), 1 cm at mid-mountain (2,347 m) and 0 cm at the base (1,553 m).

Past days (model)Forecast

New snow per day at the leading resorts (past days from the model, light bars = forecast).

Today's snow

Of these resorts, Saas Grund has the most snow on its upper slopes today, about 27 cm; then come Zermatt 23 cm and Grindelwald 20 cm.

Our snow model shows 46,450 km² of snow-covered ground in the Alps today, with snow at 785 of 1,178 resorts.

Safety and avalanche level

Forecasts a few days ahead can change: look at the map again the day before you travel.

Tips for skiers

Forecasts a few days ahead can change: look at the map again the day before you travel.
Where the freezing level goes above the resort, plan for wet snow and use the highest lifts.
Fresh snow is best in the first hours after it stops: go early, before the sun and the crowds.
Before you ski off-piste or go touring, read the official avalanche bulletin (links below).
Get a powder alert in the SnowScope app to know when Saas Grund gets fresh snow.

About these numbers

Resort snow depths are the deepest snow on the resort's upper slopes from the SnowScope snow model (about 1 km, run of 5 November); they are estimates for an area, not a measurement at one point. Station values are measurements on the date shown. Forecasts can change. Always read the official avalanche bulletin before going off-piste.

Official avalanche bulletins: EAWS (Alps)

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