Les Gets Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Les Gets
This is the Snow and Weather for Les Gets from 17 February.
Updated 16 February 2026 18:40 CST.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Gets.
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Les Gets Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Les Gets?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 14cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 40cm |
| Next 7 Days | 59cm |
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Forecast for today in Les Gets
Max 1℃
Min -3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
17
8cm to 14cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,000m).
Forecast times for Les Gets are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 16 February 2026 19:42 CST
Powder Possible :- 40cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Les Gets over the next 2 days.
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ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Les Gets Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 220cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 35cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Pistes Open | 69 Pistes (92%) |
Ski area reported to be open, with 69 runs available.
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| Tue 17 | Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,000m | -6℃
+14cm
| -1℃
+8cm
| -4℃
+18cm
| -3℃
+13cm
| -1℃
+5cm
| 3℃
 | 4℃
 |
| 1,500m | -3℃
+14cm
| 2℃
+8cm
| -1℃
+18cm
| 0℃
+13cm
| 2℃
+5cm
| 6℃
| 7℃
|
| 1,000m | 1℃
+8cm
| 3℃
+3cm
| 2℃
+14cm
| 3℃
 +10cm
| 3℃
+2cm
| 7℃
| 8℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,000m | varying 1,200m | varying 1,046m | varying 1,200m | varying 1,215m | ||
| Max Town | 1℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ |
| Min Town | -3℃ | -6℃ | -3℃ | -1℃ | 0℃ | -3℃ | -2℃ |
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 Les Gets
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megève | 49cm | 73cm | |||||||
| Morillon | 48cm | 67cm | |||||||
| Samoëns | 48cm | 67cm | |||||||
| Les Houches | 44cm | 66cm | |||||||
| Chamonix | 43cm | 65cm | |||||||
| Flaine | 43cm | 65cm | |||||||
| Morzine | 40cm | 60cm | |||||||
| Portes du Soleil | 40cm | 60cm |
Snow Reliability
Les Gets typically experiences good snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 100 cm during peak season. Snowfall averages around 300 cm annually, and for the latest snow conditions, it's advisable to check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Gets
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Gets, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Gets, 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 Les Gets 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 Les Gets 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 Les Gets 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.