Chamonix Snow Report
Latest snow conditions in Chamonix.
French Alps (1,030m to 3,840m)
Reported 15 April 2025 20:30 CDT
| Upper Snow Depths | 180cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Wet High Spring Snow Low |
| Last Snow | |
| 3cm of Snow - 15 April | |
| Tourist Office says... | |
| Brévent ski area: Partially open until 21 April 2025 included. Grands Montets ski area: Open until 4 May 2025 included. EVENT : 4th May : FREERIDEDAY Closing of Grands Montets (10€) The skyway will be closed from 22/04/2025 to 29/05/2025 included. | |
| Roads / Access | |
| Clear and dry Roads clear, snow cables or chains advised | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Chamonix was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
| Planned Closing | |
| Sunday 4th May 2025 | |
Where is there snow in Chamonix?
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 April 2025 03:05 CDT
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Chamonix.
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When will it snow in Chamonix?
The next notable snow forecast is 27cm, expected on 16 April, with around 86cm forecast over the next 7 days.
Forecast updated : 16 Apr 2025 01:33 CDT
How much snow is there in Chamonix?
The last report received from Chamonix gave snow depths of 180cm on the upper slopes.
When did it last snow in Chamonix?
Our most recent snow report indicates that it last snowed in Chamonix on Tuesday 15th April 2025 with 3cm of fresh snow falling.
Snow in the Ski Areas of Chamonix
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix Sud | 82cm | 91cm | ||||||||
| La Flégère | 61cm | 64cm |
Recent Snow in Chamonix
Snow Depths in Chamonix
Upper slope snow depth has declined from 190cm to 180cm over the past week.
Recent Snowfall
Reports from Chamonix indicate that it last snowed :- 3cm on Tuesday 15th April and 15cm on Thursday 3rd April.
Snow near Chamonix
| Ski Resort Report | Valley | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Flaine | 5cm | 235cm |
| Argentière | 40cm | 215cm |
| La Rosière | 88cm | 170cm |
| La Clusaz | - | 160cm |
| Megève | 30cm | 160cm |
| Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | - | 135cm |
| Morzine | - | 100cm |
| Passy Plaine Joux | 30cm | 100cm |
| Les Contamines | 24cm | 85cm |
| Les Gets | 5cm | 75cm |
Chamonix Snow Forecast
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to 1,239m | Snow to 2,199m | Snow to 1,969m |
For Forecast detail, see below.
Powder Possible :- 66cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Chamonix over the next 2 days.
| Top | Snow Hi | Snow to | Max Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed |  | +27cm | varying 2,639m | 11℃ |
| Thu |  | +48cm | varying 1,409m | 3℃ |
More Snow Forecast Detail:-
7 Day Snow Forecast
48 Hour Snow Forecast
Off-Piste Safety in Chamonix
Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Chamonix, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.