Skiing in Switzerland — Snow Data for 7 Ski Resorts
Swiss resorts benefit from high-altitude glacier terrain and reliable snowfall. The combination of altitude and north-facing slopes preserves snow quality throughout the season.
- Resorts Tracked
- 7
- Avg Annual Snow
- 495cm
- Snowiest Resort
- Zermatt
- Best Month
- January
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Zermatt
Valais, Switzerland
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Based on 10 years of historical snowfall data
Ski Resorts in Switzerland by Snowfall
Zermatt
Valais, Switzerland — 3,883m / 12,740ft
Saas-Fee
Valais, Switzerland — 3,600m / 11,812ft
Verbier
Valais, Switzerland — 3,330m / 10,926ft
St. Moritz
Graubünden, Switzerland — 3,303m / 10,837ft
Davos
Graubünden, Switzerland — 2,844m / 9,331ft
Crans-Montana
Valais, Switzerland — 3,000m / 9,843ft
Laax
Graubünden, Switzerland — 3,018m / 9,902ft
Best Time to Ski in Switzerland
Season runs from late November to late April, with glacier skiing extending into summer. February and March are peak months for fresh snow. Across 7 tracked resorts, January is the most common peak month for snowfall, with an average powder probability of 45%.
The Skiing Experience in Switzerland
Dramatic glacier descents, perfectly groomed trails, and challenging off-piste routes amid some of the most photogenic mountain scenery on earth. Many Swiss resorts offer year-round glacier skiing.
Swiss precision meets mountain tradition — expect immaculately groomed pistes, panoramic mountain restaurants, fondue, and a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere.
Switzerland pioneered mountain tourism in the 19th century. St. Moritz hosted the Winter Olympics twice (1928 and 1948) and is credited with inventing winter alpine tourism when hotelier Johannes Badrutt wagered with British summer guests in 1864 that they would enjoy the Engadin in winter. Zermatt offers the highest lift-served skiing in Europe at 3,883 metres.
Data Sources & Methodology
All snowfall statistics are based on 10 years of historical data (2015-2025) from the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API, which provides ERA5 reanalysis data from ECMWF. Country averages are calculated across all 7 tracked resorts.