Switzerland Resort guide
Saas-Fee Snow History
Saas-Fee averages 493.6 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is November and the first significant snow usually falls in September.
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- Piste network
- 83 km51.4 mi
- Lifts
- 41
- Top elevation
- 3,439 m11,280 ft
- Ski area
- Saas-Fee
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 494 cm194 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- November
- First snow usually
- September
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.4 cm | 140.6 cm | 4.2 |
| February | 46.5 cm | 161 cm | 3.1 |
| March | 97.9 cm | 180.5 cm | 4.7 |
| April | 95.8 cm | 181.9 cm | 4.2 |
| November | 100.9 cm | 47.9 cm | 4.7 |
| December | 77.1 cm | 105.7 cm | 5 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 366.4 cm | 261.5 cm | 26 Sept |
| 2024/25 | 480.3 cm | 223.5 cm | 23 Sept |
| 2023/24 | 790.5 cm | 345.1 cm | 28 Aug |
| 2022/23 | 253.2 cm | 141 cm | 28 Sept |
| 2021/22 | 304.9 cm | 165.3 cm | 19 Sept |
| 2020/21 | 315 cm | 204 cm | 2 Oct |
| 2019/20 | 620 cm | 261.3 cm | 6 Sept |
| 2018/19 | 623.2 cm | 275.7 cm | 1 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 771.2 cm | 289.9 cm | 11 Aug |
| 2016/17 | 411.2 cm | 179.8 cm | 13 Oct |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2023/24 (790.5 cm)
- Worst winter: 2022/23 (253.2 cm)
Saas-Fee vs the Switzerland average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Saas-Fee | 493.6 cm |
| Switzerland average | 446.4 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Saas-Fee get in a season?
493.6 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Saas-Fee?
November, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Saas-Fee?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in September.
What was the best winter in Saas-Fee?
2023/24, with 790.5 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Saas-Fee?
2022/23, with 253.2 cm of snowfall.
Does Saas-Fee get more snow than the rest of Switzerland?
Saas-Fee averages 493.6 cm a winter against 446.4 cm for the resorts we cover in Switzerland.
How much snow is on the pistes in Saas-Fee in December?
105.7 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Saas-Fee in February?
161 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive