Châtel Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Châtel
This is the Snow and Weather for Châtel from 20 January.
Updated 20 January 2026 14:06 CST.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Châtel.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Châtel Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Châtel?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm |
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Forecast for today in Châtel
Max 6℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Châtel are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Châtel has up to 6cm new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Châtel Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 90cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 10cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Pistes Open | 62 Pistes (62%) |
Ski area reported to be open, with 62 runs available.
Châtel 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,200m | 0℃
| 0℃
| -2℃
| -1℃
| -3℃
 +3cm
| -3℃
| -10℃
 +3cm
|
| 1,650m | 4℃
| 4℃
| 1℃
| 2℃
| 0℃
+3cm
| 0℃
| -6℃
+3cm
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,100m | 6℃
| 7℃
 | 5℃
| 5℃
| 2℃
+2cm
| 3℃
| -2℃
+4cm
|
| Snow Line | 1,100m | 1,100m | 1,100m | ||||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | -2℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -4℃ | -4℃ | -4℃ | -6℃ | -4℃ | -5℃ |
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.
Snow Forecast near Châtel
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Jean d'Aulps | - | 29cm | |||||||
| Chamonix | 1cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Flaine | - | 7cm | |||||||
| Morzine | - | 10cm | |||||||
| La Grande Terche | - | 9cm | |||||||
| Les Gets | - | 7cm | |||||||
| Montriond | - | 8cm | |||||||
| Abondance | - | 7cm |
Snow Reliability
Châtel typically enjoys good snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 100 cm during peak season. Regular snowfall ensures great conditions, but for the latest updates, check J2Ski for current snow information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Châtel
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Châtel, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Châtel, 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 Châtel 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 Châtel 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 Châtel 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.