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Chamonix Snow Forecast - 15th March 2025

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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.

Chamonix Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected15 March
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours3cm
Next 7 Days8cm
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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

CloudCloudSnowLight 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

Chamonix Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths195cm
Lower Snow Depths10cm
Snow ConditionsFresh Snow High Soft Snow Low
Last Snow
10cm of Snow - 13 March
Pistes Open99 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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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Chamonix from OpenMeteo
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
Thu
20
Fri
21
WindSE F3
3,840m
-12℃
Cloud
+2cm
-15℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-12℃
Clear
-11℃
Clear
-10℃
Clear
-12℃
Cloud
-13℃
Light Snow
+3cm
S F2SE F3
2,435m
-4℃
Cloud
+3cm
-6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Clear
2℃
Cloud
3℃
Clear
-1℃
Cloud
-4℃
Light Snow
+3cm
SE F2SE F3
1,030m
6℃
Cloud
+1cm
3℃
Cloud
+1cm
8℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
13℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,489m
to 1,030m

1,030m

varying 2,579m
to 2,439m

varying 2,249m
to 2,039m

Max Town6℃3℃8℃10℃10℃13℃11℃
Min Town0℃-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

CloudCloudSnowLight 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

SnowMixedCloudFog

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

FairClearFairClear

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

ClearClearClearClear

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

ClearClearClearClear

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

ClearFairCloudCloud

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

CloudCloudShwrsShwrs

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 Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Chamonix
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
La Flégère9cm 12cm
La Rosière3cm 12cm
Argentière6cm 11cm
Le Tour10cm 11cm
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise2cm 11cm
La Clusaz7cm 10cm
Chamonix Sud4cm 9cm
Les Contamines5cm 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.