Philippe Roux Sports
Ski & snowboard rental located within the Philippe Roux sports shop. Save time and money by booking online have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive enabling you to hit the slopes straight away!
Snow Report, 7 January 2026
Verbier has a crisp and confident winter feel this week, with cold mornings in the village and clear views stretching across the surrounding Valais peaks. The mountains look well set up at altitude, while lower slopes show the usual early January contrast between shaded and sunnier terrain. The season feels properly underway now, with reliable access to the main areas and conditions that reward skiers who know where to look as the day develops.
Snow and Weather Summary
Snow depths in Verbier are currently around 40 to 60cm in resort, increasing to approximately 170 to 220cm across the upper slopes. There has been only light snowfall over the past week, mostly refreshing the surface higher up rather than adding significant depth lower down. Temperatures have remained cold, with freezing levels generally sitting below 1100m and daytime highs in resort hovering close to zero. Winds have been light to moderate, occasionally more noticeable on exposed ridgelines but rarely affecting lift operations for long. Skiing conditions are best above mid mountain where the snow stays cold and chalky, particularly on north facing slopes. Lower runs are firm early in the day and soften slightly during sunnier afternoons, especially on south facing pistes.
Outlook & What’s On
The outlook for the coming days suggests largely dry and cold conditions, with a welcome chance of some significant snowfall later in the week at higher elevations. These temperatures should help preserve the existing snowpack, though piste preparation will continue to play an important role on busier routes. Verbier remains lively off the slopes, with its regular programme of mountain activities, après ski events and live music continuing through early January, giving the resort its familiar buzz without the intensity of peak holiday weeks.
Snow Takeaway
Overall conditions in Verbier are stable and dependable, with the best skiing found higher up and on shaded terrain. Aim for early starts to enjoy the coldest snow, and plan routes carefully later in the day to make the most of softer conditions on sunnier slopes.
Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and real time photos from Verbier. We will be updating this snow report page every Thursday so check back in with us next week to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.
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Enjoy the quiet slopes and good skiing, see you out there!
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Mountain Air
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Group ski lessons
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Private ski lessons
Whether you’re an experienced skier or snowboarder, or taking your first steps on the slopes, private lessons are a great way to build confidence and see rapid improvement in a short time.
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Group ski lessons
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Group ski lessons
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Private ski lessons
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Private airport transfers
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Private and shared airport transfers
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Private airport transfers
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Snowshoeing excursions
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Paragliding
The Fly Verbier team invites you to come and take a tandem flight with them in the beautiful surroundings of the Val de Bagnes,
