Saastal (Saas Fee Snow Report
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Saastal (Saas Fee
Saastal is a group of four ski resorts in Switzerland, comprising Saas Fee, Saas Balen, Saas Grund, and Saas Almagell. Saas Fee is the most well-known resort among the four, with excellent slopes for intermediate and advanced skiers. The resort also boasts a glacier, making it a popular destination for summer skiing. The resort is also known as the "Pearl of the Alps" due to its stunning Alpine scenery. For beginners, Saas Grund is the best choice, with gentle slopes and a relaxed atmosphere. An interesting fact about Saastal is that it is home to the highest underground funicular in the world, which takes visitors up to Mittelallalin at 3,500m above sea level. For après-ski, the Popcorn bar in Saas Fee is a popular choice among locals and tourists alike.
Terrain mix: The Saastal ski resort in Switzerland is located in the Swiss Alps and is known for its stunning mountain ranges and aspects. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects in the Saastal area include:
1. Monte Rosa Massif: The Monte Rosa Massif is one of the highest mountain ranges in the Alps and surrounds the Saastal region. It includes several peaks over 4,000 meters, including the Dufourspitze, which is the highest peak in Switzerland.
2. Mischabel Range: The Mischabel Range is another prominent mountain range in the area, featuring several peaks over 4,000 meters, including the Dom and the Täschhorn.
3. Allalinhorn: The Allalinhorn is a popular mountain peak for skiing and mountaineering in the Saastal area, offering stunning views of the surrounding Alps.
4. Saas-Fee Glacier: The Saas-Fee Glacier is one of the largest glaciers in the Swiss Alps and offers excellent skiing and snowboarding opportunities.
5. Längfluh: Längfluh is a mountain peak in the Saastal area that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Overall, the Saastal ski resort in Switzerland is characterized by its majestic mountain ranges, glaciers, and stunning alpine landscapes, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and winter sports enthusiasts.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Saastal (Saas Fee -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Saastal (Saas Fee in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Saastal (Saas Fee reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Saastal (Saas Fee
Where does the snow data for Saastal (Saas Fee come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Saastal (Saas Fee?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Saastal (Saas Fee?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Saastal (Saas Fee.