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Winter Wonderland Forecast for Alps

Alps, Switzerland

Winter photography in the Alps. Track existing snow cover and workable temperature, visibility, wind, precipitation probability, and light around Zermatt, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and Chamonix.

4 matching opportunities in the 14-day forecast.

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Zurich
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First upcoming window
Deep Snowy Landscape (crisp, fresh, sunlit) at Sunset
Matterhorn
Sat, Nov 7 · 16:00–18:00 · 2h window
Low confidence
37%
❄️Snow Depth0.6m
☁️Total Cloud Coverage69-90%
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Deep Snowy Landscape (crisp, fresh, sunlit) at Sunset
Matterhorn
Sun, Nov 8 · 16:00–17:00
❄️Snow Depth:0.6m
Low
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Deep Snowy Landscape (crisp, fresh, sunlit) at Sunset
Matterhorn
Mon, Nov 16 · 16:00–18:00
❄️Snow Depth:0.7m
Low
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Deep Snowy Landscape (fresh, sunlit) at Sunset
Zermatt
Mon, Nov 16 · 16:00–18:00
❄️Snow Depth:0.5m
Low

Location status

0 of 11 locations matching now

Matterhorn

Not matching

The Matterhorn’s pyramid summit rises above Zermatt’s larch slopes and alpine lakes, creating clean silhouettes, reflections and warm first-light studies.

Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland

Blocked by: Visibility too low (140.0, ≥ 5000.0m)

Next opportunity in ~3 days 8h

3 opportunities in the 14-day forecast

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Grindelwald

Not matching

Grindelwald sits beneath the Eiger’s immense north face, with timber chalets, green meadows and valley lines building depth toward snow-covered peaks.

Grindelwald, Bern, Switzerland

Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)

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Zermatt

Not matching

Zermatt provides Matterhorn views above larch forest, village rooftops and mountain lakes, with winter snow simplifying slopes into graphic tonal layers.

Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland

Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)

Next opportunity in ~12 days 8h

1 opportunity in the 14-day forecast

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Lauterbrunnen

Not matching

Lauterbrunnen’s narrow valley combines sheer cliffs, tall waterfalls, meadows and chalet villages, creating strong vertical subjects beneath high peaks.

Lauterbrunnen, Bern, Switzerland

Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)

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St. Moritz

Not matching

St. Moritz overlooks the Engadin’s chain of lakes and larch-covered slopes, where frozen water and snowfields create broad minimalist winter compositions.

Saint Moritz, Canton Grisons, Switzerland

Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)

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Chamonix

Not matching

Chamonix lies below the Mont Blanc massif, with glaciers, sharp aiguilles and valley architecture supplying dramatic contrasts of rock, ice and settlement.

Chamonix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)

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Interlaken

Not matching

Interlaken sits between Lakes Thun and Brienz, where turquoise water, wooded ridges and distant Bernese peaks form broad, receding landscape layers.

Interlaken, Bern, Switzerland

Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)

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Wengen

Not matching

Wengen’s car-free village occupies a sunny bench above Lauterbrunnen, pairing chalet foregrounds with sweeping views toward the Jungfrau massif.

Wengen, Bern, Switzerland

Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)

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Mürren

Not matching

Mürren clings to a high terrace opposite the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, with chalet roofs and meadow lines anchoring the panoramic mountain wall.

Mürren, Bern, Switzerland

Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)

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Verbier

Not matching

Verbier overlooks broad Valais ridges toward the Mont Blanc massif, combining ski slopes, larch forest and layered peaks in winter and summer views.

Verbier, Valais, Switzerland

Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)

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Saas-Fee

Not matching

Saas-Fee is enclosed by glaciers and high summits, where traditional timber buildings, larch woods and ice-covered peaks create compact alpine layers.

Saas-Fee, Valais, Switzerland

Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)

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What's blocking opportunities

73-hour forecast horizon; times in Europe/Zurich.

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Snow Depth (≥ 0.1m)
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Blue Hour (Any)
90% blocked
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Golden Hour (Any)
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Golden Hour (Any), Wed 6am: 0 of 11 locations blocked
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Temperature (≤ 2.0°C)
79% blocked
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Temperature (≤ 2.0°C), Fri 12am: 10 of 11 locations blocked
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Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Fri 3pm: 11 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Fri 4pm: 11 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Fri 5pm: 11 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Fri 6pm: 11 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Fri 7pm: 10 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Fri 8pm: 11 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Fri 9pm: 11 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Fri 10pm: 11 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Fri 11pm: 11 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Sat 12am: 10 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Sat 1am: 9 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Sat 2am: 10 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Sat 3am: 9 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Sat 4am: 8 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Sat 5am: 8 of 11 locations blocked
Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 50.0%), Sat 6am: 8 of 11 locations blocked
How to read: Each row shows when a condition blocks opportunities. Stronger red means more locations are affected. These are the top 5 conditions preventing matches across the 73-hour forecast.

Winter photography in the Alps. Track existing snow cover and workable temperature, visibility, wind, precipitation probability, and light around Zermatt, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and Chamonix.

This rule requires existing snow depth of at least 10 cm, temperature no higher than 2°C, visibility of at least 5 km, wind no higher than 8 m/s, and precipitation probability no higher than 30%. It then requires either golden hour with at least 30 minutes of sunshine in the forecast interval, or blue hour with cloud cover no higher than 50%. It does not detect recent accumulation, snowfall ending, or a clearing trend.

This forecast identifies existing Alpine snow cover paired with workable temperature, visibility, wind, precipitation probability, and golden- or blue-hour light.

The European Alps receive abundant snowfall from Mediterranean and Atlantic weather systems. When these storms clear, the combination of fresh snow, dramatic peaks, and Alpine villages creates photography opportunities unmatched anywhere else in Europe.

What makes the Alps special for winter photography:

  • Iconic peaks - The Matterhorn, Eiger, Mont Blanc, and dozens of 4,000m summits
  • Alpine villages - Chalets, churches, and car-free villages dusted in fresh snow
  • Excellent access - Cable cars and mountain railways reach high viewpoints even in winter
  • Consistent snowfall - Reliable winter storms from November through March

Best fresh snow conditions occur after frontal passages, typically November through March. The rule does not establish when snow fell or whether cloud is clearing. The Alps' mountain weather changes rapidly, so inspect the hourly weather details before setting out. Dawn light on fresh powder is worth the early start.

How this forecast is made

Opportunities are threshold-based signals: PhotoWeather checks whether forecast conditions match the rules for a photography scenario. They are planning guidance, not guarantees. Forecasts can change as new model runs arrive, and confidence generally decreases farther into the forecast horizon, so recheck conditions before travelling.

The weather forecast foundation comes through Open-Meteo , which aggregates models from weather agencies. PhotoWeather applies condition-specific thresholds and derived calculations; not every condition uses every model or data input.

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