Chamonix Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Chamonix
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This is the Snow Forecast for Chamonix, France for 16 days from 15 March.
Updated 14 March 2025 23:39 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Chamonix.
Forecast for today in Chamonix
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,489m to resort level.
Chamonix is reporting “Fresh Snow(High), Soft Snow(Low)” with 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Chamonix Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 195cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 10cm |
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow High Soft Snow Low |
| Last Snow | |
| 10cm of Snow - 13 March | |
| Pistes Open | 99 Pistes |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Chamonix was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Chamonix 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | ||||||
| 3,840m | -12℃
+2cm
| -15℃
 +1cm
| -12℃
 | -11℃
| -10℃
| -12℃
| -13℃
 +3cm
|
| S F2 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 2,435m | -4℃
+3cm
| -6℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
| -1℃
| -4℃
+3cm
|
| SE F2 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 1,030m | 6℃
+1cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| 8℃
| 10℃
| 10℃
| 13℃
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,489m | 1,030m | varying 2,579m | varying 2,249m | |||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 3℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ | 10℃ | 13℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 8℃ |
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.
Chamonix 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 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,489m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
1cm New Snow
Snow showers first, clear spells then cloudy, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 10℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 13℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 11℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
21
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,249m to 2,039m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Chamonix, 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 Chamonix, 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.
Chamonix Snow Forecast updated at 23:39 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Chamonix
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Flégère | 9cm | 12cm | |||||||
| La Rosière | 3cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Argentière | 6cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Le Tour | 10cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | 2cm | 11cm | |||||||
| La Clusaz | 7cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Chamonix Sud | 4cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Les Contamines | 5cm | 9cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chamonix
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Chamonix, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Chamonix, 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 Chamonix 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 Chamonix 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 Chamonix 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.