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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Gstaad

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Gstaad

Closed for the season

Season ended March 31, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed March 31

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

5.1cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

11

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:03 AM•Weather at base: 1050m

Overview

Gstaad is a ski resort in Europe, Switzerland, currently closed for the season (Season ended March 31, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~5 cm (2 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Gstaad is a renowned ski resort located in the Swiss Alps, offering over 200 kilometers of ski slopes across a variety of altitudes and terrains. The resort is known for its picturesque alpine village atmosphere, combining traditional Swiss charm with modern amenities such as luxury hotels, gourmet dining, and wellness facilities. Signature experiences include glacier skiing on the Glacier 3000, extensive cross-country trails, and a vibrant après-ski scene. Gstaad stands out for its blend of exclusive ambiance, diverse winter sports options, and scenic mountain landscapes.

Resort Info

Summit3000m
Base1050m
Vertical1950m
Lifts44
Runs80
Skiable Area1220.7 acres
Average snowfall174 inches / 442 cm
CountrySwitzerland
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Season dates

Season endedMarch 31, 2026
Projected openingDecember 7, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Magic Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

The GreenGo Club – An iconic nightclub located in the Gstaad Palace, renowned for its glamorous 1970s-inspired décor, international DJs, and exclusive après-ski parties that attract a stylish crowd.

Snow Summary

3000mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • SLFMid 0cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

1050m

Temp

18.1°C

Wind

2.8km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

5.1cm

Mid-Mountain

2025m

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Wind

3km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

5.1cm

Summit

3000m

Temp

5.4°C

Wind

2.8km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

4.9cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Gstaad El Niño rank & forecast

Gstaad ranks #63 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +11% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#63 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +11% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Gstaad averaged +11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Gstaad sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 -6%, '23-24 +51%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −14%'15-16 −6%'23-24 +51%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / Feratel / Roundshot

Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / Feratel / Roundshot

Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / Feratel / Roundshot

Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / Feratel / Roundshot

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Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / Feratel / Roundshot

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Gstaad (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

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Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
5 / -123.4mm
Sat, Aug 29
8 / -3
Sun, Aug 30
10 / -1
Mon, Aug 31
8 / 11.2cm6mm
Tue, Sep 1
9 / -33.9mm
Wed, Sep 2
5 / 01.5cm7.5mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000001.2000100.5
Precip (mm)3.318.31.800000003300.63.32.12.72.7
Temp (°C)442070392372092151
Wind (km/h)56558341036113383352
Gusts (km/h)313531192819183318284025213626172323

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3000m)

ECMWF
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GFS
9.9cm
GEM
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JMA
0.2cm
ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
5.1cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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5.4°

-0.7°

8 km/h

Sat

29

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7.8°

-3.1°

10 km/h

Sun

30

🌤️

9.5°

-1°

12 km/h

Mon

31

🌧️

7.7°

0.5°

12 km/h

Tue

1

🌧️

9°

-2.7°

11 km/h

Wed

2

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5.1°

-0.5°

6 km/h

Thu

3

☁️

8°

-6.2°

8 km/h

Fri

4

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11.8°

-1.6°

7 km/h

Sat

5

☀️

14.6°

1.8°

7 km/h

Sun

6

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15.2°

2.9°

9 km/h

Summit elevation (3000m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

SLF (WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research)

The warning service is publishing no bulletins right now — it is outside the forecast season, or the service could not be reached. This is not an indication that avalanche danger is low.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

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Off-season · 468cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 427cm full-season avg

468cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~351 cm. That's 25% below the 5-year average (468 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 18% below the 30-year average (427 cm).

Gstaad Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 499cm with an average of 113 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November66.3cm15 days22cm54cm17cm
December91.2cm17 days72cm108cm18.1cm
January84.9cm18 days113cm147cm17.7cm
February76.9cm16 days145cm174cm16.1cm
March68.7cm16 days155cm182cm13.6cm
April48.9cm12 days140cm172cm11.9cm
May26.2cm8 days71cm119cm7.7cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 7, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Gstaad, ERA5 season snowfall median was 422 cm (166 in), about 13% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

422 cm

10 El Niño winters · 13% below median

All-season median

483 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10422 cm404 cm – 544 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12503 cm476 cm – 650 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8463 cm420 cm – 508 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Gstaad

Where is Gstaad?
Gstaad is a ski resort in Switzerland.
How high is Gstaad?
Gstaad runs from a base elevation of 1,050 m (3,445 ft) to a summit of 3,000 m (9,843 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,950 m (6,398 ft).
How big is Gstaad?
Gstaad has 1,221 acres (494 hectares) of skiable terrain, 80 marked runs and 44 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Gstaad?
Gstaad is on the Magic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Gstaad?
Gstaad typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Gstaad get in a typical season?
Gstaad averages 174 inches / 442 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Gstaad in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #63 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +11% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Gstaad averaged +11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Gstaad sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 -6%, '23-24 +51%. A pattern, not a promise.