Select Matterhorn Aspect & Elevation

Switch between East Face (Gornergrat 3,089m) and South Crest (Glacier Paradise 3,883m)

Matterhorn not visible and completely socked in by storm clouds

PM Index

1/10

Gornergrat (East)

Not Visible

Gornergrat & Sunnegga (3,089m)NOT VISIBLE — SOCKED IN (1–2)

Socked in; zero summit visibility due to thick clouds or precipitation.

Morning (AM)

06:00 – 12:00 CET

6/10

Partially Visible

06:00 – 12:00 CETMid-Cloud: 20%

Afternoon (PM)

Active Now

1/10

Not Visible

12:00 – 18:00 CETMid-Cloud: 85%

Zermatt Mountain Guide Dispatch

“The Matterhorn is completely socked in (1/10) from Gornergrat (East). Save your mountain pass for MON (Oct 26) AM (10/10) and explore our rainy-day Zermatt contingency picks below.”

Best Upcoming Block: MON (Oct 26) AM (10/10 — Visible)

3,000–5,000m Mid-Cloud: 85%

Low Visibility Alert (Score 1/10 ≤ 4)

Can't see the Matterhorn today? Alternative plans in Zermatt

Skip the CHF 100+ summit lift pass while Gornergrat (East) is obscured—here are 3 rainy-day favorites in the valley

Full Cloudy & Rainy Day Guide

No Mountain Pass Needed

Zermatlantis (Matterhorn Museum)

Subterranean History • Village Center

Explore alpine history inside the glass-domed underground museum next to Kirchplatz, featuring the original broken rope from Edward Whymper’s 1865 first ascent.

Weatherproof Pick

No Mountain Pass Needed

Gorner Gorge (Gornerschlucht)

20 min Walk from Zermatt • Dramatic in Rain

Walk suspended wooden catwalks through 220-million-year-old greenish serpentinite rock walls carved by glacial meltwater waterfalls—spectacular in overcast weather.

Weatherproof Pick

No Mountain Pass Needed

Indoor Thermal Wellness & Alpine Spas

Day Spa Passes • Zermatt Village

Trade a whiteout cable car ride for 36°C indoor vitality pools, Finnish pine saunas, and Valais herbal steam baths at Zermatt’s village resort spas.

Weatherproof Pick

10-Day Horizon Forecast — Gornergrat (East)

Dual 1–10 visibility index split into Morning (06:00–12:00 CET) and Afternoon (12:00–18:00 CET)

SUNTODAY

Oct 25

Peak6/10

Morning06–12

Partially

6/10

Mid 20%Vis 26.9km

Afternoon12–18

Not Visible

1/10

Mid 85%Vis 3.6km

MON

Oct 26

Peak10/10

Morning06–12

Visible

10/10

Mid 0%Vis 64.1km

Afternoon12–18

Visible

9/10

Mid 13%Vis 65km

TUE

Oct 27

Peak10/10

Morning06–12

Visible

10/10

Mid 0%Vis 42.6km

Afternoon12–18

Visible

10/10

Mid 0%Vis 41.7km

WED

Oct 28

Peak9/10

Morning06–12

Visible

8/10

Mid 27%Vis 31km

Afternoon12–18

Visible

9/10

Mid 0%Vis 33km

THU

Oct 29

Peak10/10

Morning06–12

Visible

10/10

Mid 0%Vis 55.6km

Afternoon12–18

Partially

7/10

Mid 45%Vis 47.7km

FRI

Oct 30

Peak8/10

Morning06–12

Barely

4/10

Mid 75%Vis 47.8km

Afternoon12–18

Visible

8/10

Mid 33%Vis 78.2km

SAT

Oct 31

Peak10/10

Morning06–12

Visible

10/10

Mid 0%Vis 80.1km

Afternoon12–18

Visible

10/10

Mid 0%Vis 74.9km

SUN

Nov 1

Peak10/10

Morning06–12

Visible

10/10

Mid 0%Vis 37.7km

Afternoon12–18

Partially

7/10

Mid 6%Vis 10.1km

MON

Nov 2

Peak10/10

Morning06–12

Visible

8/10

Mid 0%Vis 6.5km

Afternoon12–18

Visible

10/10

Mid 0%Vis 36.5km

TUE

Nov 3

Peak8/10

Morning06–12

Visible

8/10

Mid 0%Vis 5.2km

Afternoon12–18

Partially

7/10

Mid 0%Vis 7.7km

8–10 Visible6–7 Partially Visible3–5 Barely Visible1–2 Not Visible

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Atmospheric Layer Diagnostics — Gornergrat (East)

Microclimate inputs weighted by altitude impact on the Matterhorn pyramid

Weighting: 60% Mid • 25% Low • 15% High

Summit Blocker (>30%)

Mid-Level Clouds (2,000–6,000m)

85%60% score weight

Active cloud band at summit elevation. Expect intermittent ridge obstruction.

High Cirrus: 0%

Low-Level Valley Fog (<2,000m)

98%Zermatt floor

Valley fog over Zermatt village (1,608m). Take lifts above 2,500m to clear it.

-25 pt Mist Penalty

Summit Horizontal Visibility

3.6km(3,577 m)

Precip Probability:100% (3.2 mm)

Reduced optical range due to suspended moisture or ice crystals.

No Banner Penalty

Wind & Föhn Risk

20km/hW (276°)

Wind vector outside the southerly Föhn banner cloud zone (150°–210° at >30 km/h).

Live Multi-Cam Ground-Truth Grid

4 Live Feeds

Switch between 4 elevation cameras from valley floor (1,608m) to high alpine ridges (3,103m)

View live 360° Roundshot stream

Connecting to Gornergrat (3,089m) Live Roundshot Panorama…

View live 360° Roundshot stream

GORNERGRAT (3,089m) • 45.9836° N, 7.7847° E

Gornergrat (3,089m)360°Rothorn (3,103m)360°Trockener Steg (2,939m)360°Zermatt Village (Kirchbrücke) (1,608m)360°

Can you see the peak right now?Ground-truth crowd check (69% report visible today)

Historical “Visibility by Month” Climatology (Zermatt 30-Year Index)

Probability of catching at least one clear summit viewing window (Score ≥ 7/10) per day by month

Best Months: Dec (89%) & Jan (88%)

Month	Clear-Sky Probability	Atmospheric Regime
JanJanuary (Jan)	88%	Peak Winter Clarity
FebFebruary (Feb)	84%	Peak Winter Clarity
MarMarch (Mar)	78%	Shoulder Transition
AprApril (Apr)	65%	Shoulder Transition
MayMay (May)	58%	Shoulder Transition
JunJune (Jun)	48%	Convective Summer
JulJuly (Jul)	52%	Convective Summer
AugAugust (Aug)	55%	Convective Summer
SepSeptember (Sep)	72%	Shoulder Transition
OctOctober (Oct)	79%	Shoulder Transition
NovNovember (Nov)	85%	Peak Winter Clarity
DecDecember (Dec)	89%	Peak Winter Clarity

Why is the Matterhorn harder to see in June and July? (Thermal updrafts & convective summer storms explained)

While travelers instinctively book Alpine trips for mid-summer, June (48%) and July (52%) statistically record the lowest full-day visibility scores of the year. Strong solar radiation heats the dark rock faces of the Mattertal and Italian Val Tournenche, triggering vigorous anabatic thermal updrafts by 11:00 CET. As warm valley air rises and cools adiabatically past 3,000 meters, moisture condenses directly onto the Matterhorn’s Hörnli and Furgg ridges, forming afternoon convective cumulus towers and local banner clouds.

Summer Pro-Tip: Always target the 06:00–10:00 CET Morning (AM) block before thermal convection initiates.Read 30-Year Climatology & Best Month Guide

Where to View Right Now: Zermatt Sector Guide

Tactical viewpoint selection comparing Gornergrat, Sunnegga, and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Gornergrat vs. Glacier Paradise Guide Photo & Sunrise Spots

Gornergrat Ridge

3,089 m

Poor

Iconic Panorama & Riffelsee

Mid-level clouds (3,000m+) are sitting directly across the Gornergrat line of sight. Verify on the Roundshot cam before boarding.

Access:33 min Cogwheel Train from Zermatt

Sunnegga & Stellisee

2,288 m – 3,103 m

Poor

Classic Reflection & Sun Terrace

Cloud ceiling is burying the Matterhorn profile from the Findeln/Stellisee angle. Skip the lake hike for now.

Access:4.5 min Underground Funicular

Glacier Paradise

3,883 m

Poor

High-Altitude Above Low Fog

Upper-level moisture envelopes the 3,800m–4,478m crest. Zero visibility on the glacier deck.

Access:45 min Matterhorn Express + 3S Lift

High-Altitude 1–10 AM/PM Dual Scoring Engine

Standard valley weather apps fail in Zermatt because they read conditions at 1,608m. Our engine queries atmospheric layers across both Gornergrat (3,089m East) and Glacier Paradise (3,883m South), averaging 6-hour Morning (06:00–12:00) and Afternoon (12:00–18:00) blocks mapped to a 1–10 index. Why the Matterhorn gets a banner cloud

Raw = 100 - (0.60·C_mid + 0.25·C_low + 0.15·C_high) - Penalties

1–10 Index: 8–10 Visible • 6–7 Partially • 3–5 Barely • 1–2 Not Visible

8–10/10• Visible

Crystal clear pyramid & valley

6–7/10• Partially Visible

Passing mid-ridge cloud band

3–5/10• Barely Visible

Summit tip above cloud deck

1–2/10• Not Visible

Socked in by storm clouds

Planning a Zermatt Excursion? Read Our Alpine Field Guides

Deep-dive guides on Gornergrat vs. Glacier Paradise tickets, sunrise reflection lakes, 30-year monthly clarity, and rainy-day backup plans.

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Month

Clear-Sky Probability

Atmospheric Regime

JanJanuary (Jan)

88%

Peak Winter Clarity

FebFebruary (Feb)

84%

Peak Winter Clarity

MarMarch (Mar)

78%

Shoulder Transition

AprApril (Apr)

65%

Shoulder Transition

MayMay (May)

58%

Shoulder Transition

JunJune (Jun)

48%

Convective Summer

JulJuly (Jul)

52%

Convective Summer

AugAugust (Aug)

55%

Convective Summer

SepSeptember (Sep)

72%

Shoulder Transition

OctOctober (Oct)

79%

Shoulder Transition

NovNovember (Nov)

85%

Peak Winter Clarity

DecDecember (Dec)

89%

Peak Winter Clarity

IS THE MATTERHORN VISIBLE?

Select Matterhorn Aspect & Elevation

Socked in; zero summit visibility due to thick clouds or precipitation.

Can't see the Matterhorn today? Alternative plans in Zermatt

Zermatlantis (Matterhorn Museum)

Gorner Gorge (Gornerschlucht)

Indoor Thermal Wellness & Alpine Spas

10-Day Horizon Forecast — Gornergrat (East)

Atmospheric Layer Diagnostics — Gornergrat (East)

Live Multi-Cam Ground-Truth Grid

Historical “Visibility by Month” Climatology (Zermatt 30-Year Index)

Why is the Matterhorn harder to see in June and July? (Thermal updrafts & convective summer storms explained)

Where to View Right Now: Zermatt Sector Guide

Gornergrat Ridge

Sunnegga & Stellisee

Glacier Paradise

IS THE MATTERHORN VISIBLE?

Select Matterhorn Aspect & Elevation

Socked in; zero summit visibility due to thick clouds or precipitation.

Can't see the Matterhorn today? Alternative plans in Zermatt

Zermatlantis (Matterhorn Museum)

Gorner Gorge (Gornerschlucht)

Indoor Thermal Wellness & Alpine Spas

10-Day Horizon Forecast — Gornergrat (East)

Atmospheric Layer Diagnostics — Gornergrat (East)

Live Multi-Cam Ground-Truth Grid

Historical “Visibility by Month” Climatology (Zermatt 30-Year Index)

Why is the Matterhorn harder to see in June and July? (Thermal updrafts & convective summer storms explained)

Where to View Right Now: Zermatt Sector Guide

Gornergrat Ridge

Sunnegga & Stellisee

Glacier Paradise