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Tier B — Favored

📷 Saas-Fee

Europe

Saas-Fee

Closed since Aug 10 — Summer skiing suspended — heat / glacier conditions unsafe.

Closed since Aug 10 — Summer skiing suspended — heat / glacier conditions unsafe.

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC · informational only

Closed since Aug 10 — Summer skiing suspended — heat / glacier conditions unsafe.

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Aug 25

3d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

11.5cm

14-Day Forecast

4cm

Snow Depth

--

🎿

Powder Days

5

2026–27 season

☀️

Bluebird Days

1

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 1800m

Overview

Saas-Fee is a ski resort in Europe, Switzerland, currently not operating today (Closed since Aug 10 — Summer skiing suspended — heat / glacier conditions unsafe.). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 8/100, 12 cm (4.7 in) of snow in the last 7 days. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~4 cm (1.6 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Saas-Fee is a high-altitude ski resort located in the Swiss Alps, renowned for its glacier skiing and car-free village atmosphere. The resort offers over 100 kilometers of ski slopes, modern lift systems, and panoramic views of surrounding 4,000-meter peaks. Signature experiences include year-round skiing on the glacier, a snow park for freestyle enthusiasts, and a variety of mountain restaurants. Saas-Fee stands out for its traditional alpine charm, reliable snow conditions, and family-friendly amenities.

Resort Info

Summit3600m
Base1800m
Vertical1800m
Lifts23
Runs32
Skiable Area610.6 acres
Average snowfall350 inches / 890 cm
CountrySwitzerland
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Season dates

StatusClosed since Aug 10 — Summer skiing suspended — heat / glacier conditions unsafe.

Ski passes

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

Top Après Ski

Popcorn – A legendary après-ski bar and nightclub in Saas-Fee, Popcorn is renowned for its energetic atmosphere, live DJ performances, and late-night parties, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders looking to unwind after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
Closed since Aug 10 — Summer skiing suspended — heat / glacier conditions unsafe.

Closed since Aug 10 — Summer skiing suspended — heat / glacier conditions unsafe.

Closed since Aug 10 — Summer skiing suspended — heat / glacier conditions unsafe.

SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.

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Depth

Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.

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Recent

In the past week, there has been a small amount of snowfall.

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Forecast

The 14-day snow outlook indicates light snowfall in the upcoming weeks.

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Historic

This season-to-date's snowfall is approximately 2% lower than the 5-year average for this time.

Closed since Aug 10 — Summer skiing suspended — heat / glacier conditions unsafe. · Data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC · informational only

Snow Summary

3600mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM

12cm
24h
4cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
12
Prev10d
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Now28
—
S29
—
S30
—
M31
—
T1
—
W2
—
T3
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 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

1800m

Temp

14.3°C

Wind

6.6km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0.2cm

Mid-Mountain

2700m

Temp

--°C

Wind

7km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

4cm

Summit

3600m

Temp

2.6°C

Wind

6.6km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

4.8cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Saas-Fee El Niño rank & forecast

Saas-Fee ranks #110 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +8% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#110 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +8% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Saas-Fee averaged +8% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -7%, '15-16 -13%, '23-24 +43%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −7%'15-16 −13%'23-24 +43%

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

Saas-Fee Webcams

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Roundshot

Feratel

Feratel

Feratel

Feratel

Roundshot

Roundshot

Roundshot

Saastal Tourismus

Saastal Tourismus

Saastal Tourismus

Saastal Tourismus

12 webcams • Click to expand

Local Reports

0 reports
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 Saas-Fee (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.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
4 / 18.1mm
Sat, Aug 29
4 / -50.6cm2.1mm
Sun, Aug 30
4 / -40.8cm6mm
Mon, Aug 31
5 / -30.4cm3mm
Tue, Sep 1
5 / -40.3cm2.4mm
Wed, Sep 2
3 / -31.4cm3.3mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000.6000.8000.4000.31.300.1
Precip (mm)2.44.51.2002.102.13.901.21.801.21.21.81.20.3
Temp (°C)232-240-14-1040-24-1-13-1
Wind (km/h)574353262232252111
Gusts (km/h)404135181816152015152317182721191919

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3600m)

ECMWF
2.2cm
GFS
7.4cm
GEM
0cm
JMA
0.9cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
4cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

🌧️

3.9°

0.5°

7 km/h

Sat

29

🌧️

4.2°

-5.1°

5 km/h

Sun

30

🌧️

4°

-4.2°

6 km/h

Mon

31

🌧️

4.6°

-2.6°

4 km/h

Tue

1

🌧️

4.7°

-4.3°

6 km/h

Wed

2

🌧️

3.1°

-3.3°

2 km/h

Thu

3

☁️

4.5°

-6°

4 km/h

Fri

4

☀️

8.4°

-1.9°

3 km/h

Sat

5

🌧️

7.6°

1.3°

6 km/h

Sun

6

🌧️

7.2°

0.4°

7 km/h

Summit elevation (3600m) • 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, 10:04 AM UTC

11.5cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-97%

vs 5-Year Avg

407cm avg by now

-98%

vs 30-Year Avg

465cm avg by now

407cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~8.1 cm. That's 98% below the 5-year average (407 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 98% below the 30-year average (465 cm).

Saas-Fee Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 641cm with an average of 148 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
November109.3cm18 days67cm115cm26.1cm
December75.4cm18 days125cm160cm19.5cm
January69.3cm17 days158cm187cm16.6cm
February58.2cm16 days180cm205cm14.1cm
March72.4cm18 days192cm221cm18.7cm
April88.1cm18 days198cm233cm23.2cm
May74.5cm17 days182cm231cm21cm

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

Season at a Glance

Current season(2026-27)

Opened Jul 11, 2026

Scheduled close: Apr 19, 2027

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 Saas-Fee, ERA5 season snowfall median was 623 cm (245 in), about 1% above 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

623 cm

10 El Niño winters · 1% above median

All-season median

619 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10623 cm536 cm – 758 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12589 cm522 cm – 692 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8643 cm563 cm – 755 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 Saas-Fee

Where is Saas-Fee?
Saas-Fee is a ski resort in Switzerland.
How high is Saas-Fee?
Saas-Fee runs from a base elevation of 1,800 m (5,906 ft) to a summit of 3,600 m (11,811 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,800 m (5,906 ft).
How big is Saas-Fee?
Saas-Fee has 1,509 acres (611 hectares) of skiable terrain, 32 marked runs and 23 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Saas-Fee?
Saas-Fee 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 Saas-Fee?
Saas-Fee typically operates from July to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Saas-Fee get in a typical season?
Saas-Fee averages 350 inches / 890 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Saas-Fee in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #110 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +8% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Saas-Fee averaged +8% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -7%, '15-16 -13%, '23-24 +43%. A pattern, not a promise.