Chambon des Neiges Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Chambon des Neiges
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This is the Snow Forecast for Chambon des Neiges, France for 15 days from 13 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 17:33 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Chambon des Neiges.
Forecast for today in Chambon des Neiges
Max 1℃
Min -3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
4cm New Snow
Snow showers, cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Le Mont-Dore (5km from Chambon des Neiges) is reporting “Hard” with 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Chambon des Neiges Snow Report
Snow report from Le Mont-Dore (5km from Chambon des Neiges)
| Upper Snow Depths | 40cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 30cm |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Le Mont-Dore was reported as 1 (Low Risk) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Chambon des Neiges 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | NE F3 | SE F2 | SE F3 | S F4 | ||
| 1,750m | -4℃
 +4cm
| -5℃
| -4℃
+2cm
| -4℃
| 0℃
| 1℃
| 5℃
 |
| SW F3 | NE F3 | SE F2 | SE F3 | S F4 | |||
| 1,450m | -2℃
+4cm
| -3℃
| -2℃
+2cm
| -2℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
| 7℃
|
| SW F3 | NE F2 | SE F2 | SE F3 | S F4 | |||
| 1,150m | 1℃
+4cm
| -1℃
| -1℃
 +2cm
| 0℃
| 4℃
| 5℃
| 9℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,150m | 1,150m | 1,150m | 1,169m | |||
| Max Town | 1℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | 0℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 9℃ |
| Min Town | -3℃ | -4℃ | -3℃ | -3℃ | -4℃ | 0℃ | 3℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Chambon des Neiges Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 1℃
Min -3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
4cm New Snow
Snow showers, cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -1℃
Min -4℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Freezing fog early, then cloudy later.
Max -1℃
Min -3℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
2cm New Snow
Light snow showers, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -3℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Max 4℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Chambon des Neiges, France gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Chambon des Neiges, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Chambon des Neiges Snow Forecast updated at 17:33 CDT, next update expected 23:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Chambon des Neiges
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mont-Dore | 10cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Chastreix-Sancy | 7cm | 8cm | |||||||
| La Bourboule | 5cm | 8cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chambon des Neiges
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Chambon des Neiges, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Chambon des Neiges, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Chambon des Neiges is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Chambon des Neiges will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Chambon des Neiges for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.