Les Houches Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Les Houches
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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Houches, France for 16 days from 7 July.
Updated 07 July 2025 03:31 CDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Houches.
Forecast for today in Les Houches
Max 19℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
07
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, cloudy then thunderstorms, light rain showers later.
Les Houches has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Les Houches Snow Report
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Les Houches 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | Thu 10 | Fri 11 | Sat 12 | Sun 13 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 1,900m | 10℃
 | 6℃
| 10℃
 | 12℃
| 14℃
| 22℃
| 23℃
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| 1,425m | 14℃
| 11℃
| 14℃
| 16℃
 | 19℃
| 22℃
| 22℃
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| 950m | 19℃
| 14℃
| 18℃
| 20℃
| 22℃
| 24℃
| 25℃
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| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 19℃ | 14℃ | 18℃ | 20℃ | 22℃ | 24℃ | 25℃ |
| Min Town | 10℃ | 9℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ | 11℃ | 13℃ | 15℃ |
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.
Les Houches 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 19℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
07
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, cloudy then thunderstorms, light rain showers later.
Max 14℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
08
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, rain showers, fair later.
Max 18℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.
Max 20℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.
Max 22℃
Min 11℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 22℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 24℃
Min 13℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 24℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 25℃
Min 15℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 15℃ to daytime highs around 25℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
13
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fair later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
This Snow Forecast for Les Houches, 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 Les Houches, 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.
Les Houches Snow Forecast updated at 03:31 CDT, next update expected 06:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Les Houches
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 31cm | 31cm | |||||||
| Argentière | 12cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Ski Pass Mont Blanc | 12cm | 12cm | |||||||
| La Rosière | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| La Clusaz | 1cm | 1cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 1cm | 1cm | |||||||
| Morzine | 1cm | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Houches
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Houches, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Houches, 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 Houches 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 Houches 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 Houches 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.