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Saint Jean d'Aulps Snow Forecast - 18th May 2026

Saint Jean d'Aulps Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 18 May 2026 07:42 CDT

Snow Forecast for Saint Jean d'Aulps

Snow and Weather from 18 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Saint Jean d'Aulps Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Saint Jean d'Aulps?

Saint Jean d'Aulps Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,350m)
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Forecast for today in Saint Jean d'Aulps

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
18

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleShwrsLt DrizzleLt Rain

Light drizzle first, rain showers then light drizzle, light rain showers later.

Forecast times for Saint Jean d'Aulps are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Saint Jean d'Aulps 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Saint Jean d'Aulps from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Mon
18
Tue
19
Wed
20
Thu
21
Fri
22
Sat
23
Sun
24
Wind
1,800m
5℃
Lt Drizzle
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Drizzle
11℃
Cloud
14℃
Clear
15℃
Fair
12℃
Lt Drizzle
1,350m
7℃
Lt Drizzle
11℃
Cloud
13℃
Lt Drizzle
17℃
Lt Rain
20℃
Clear
21℃
Clear
16℃
Lt Drizzle
900m
12℃
Lt Drizzle
14℃
Cloud
17℃
Lt Drizzle
19℃
Mixed
23℃
Clear
23℃
Lt Drizzle
20℃
Drizzle
Snow Line
Max Town12℃14℃17℃19℃23℃23℃20℃
Min Town5℃4℃7℃6℃11℃14℃13℃

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.

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Snow Forecast near Saint Jean d'Aulps

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Saint Jean d'Aulps
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Chamonix7cm 10cm
Argentière6cm 6cm
Flaine4cm 4cm
Morzine4cm 4cm
Portes du Soleil4cm 4cm
Morgins3cm 3cm
St Gervais Mont-Blanc3cm 3cm
Abondance2cm 2cm

Snow Reliability

Saint Jean d'Aulps typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths of 100-150 cm during peak season. Snowfall usually begins in early December, ensuring good coverage, but check J2Ski for the latest snow reports.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saint Jean d'Aulps

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Saint Jean d'Aulps, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Saint Jean d'Aulps, 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 Saint Jean d'Aulps 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 Saint Jean d'Aulps 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 Saint Jean d'Aulps 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.