Chamonix 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 March 2026 18:40 GMT
Avalanche Risk
Moderate
The overall Avalanche Risk Level in Chamonix was reported as Moderate (Level 2): ALWAYS check local advice before leaving marked runs.
2-Day Forecast for Chamonix
48-hours from 21 March.
See below for forecast detail
Chamonix Snow Forecast updated at 18:40 GMT, next update expected 21:00 GMT.
Forecast for today in Chamonix
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Chamonix are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Chamonix
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
22
2cm to 6cm 1in to 2in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow at altitude, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,707m 5,600ft to resort level ( 1,030m 3,379ft ).
Forecast times for Chamonix are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 01:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -2℃ 29°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | -2℃ 29°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ 27°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 39°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ 42°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 6℃ 44°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 7℃ 44°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 46°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 6℃ 43°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 6℃ 43°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ 43°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 5℃ 41°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 4℃ 39°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 39°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 39°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 4℃ 38°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ 37°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ 36°F | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ 35°F | SE Calm | 5% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 1℃ 34°F | SE Calm | 5% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 0℃ 32°F | SE Calm | 10% |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ 32°F | SE Calm | 20% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 0℃ 32°F | SE Calm | 45% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 32°F | SE Calm | 75% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ 32°F | SE Calm | 100% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ 33°F | SE Light | 100% |
| Sun | 09:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ 36°F | SE Light | 100% |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ 37°F | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 4℃ 38°F | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ 40°F | SE Calm | 100% | |
| Sun | 13:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ 42°F | SE Calm | 90% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 6℃ 43°F | SE Light | 80% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Cloudy. | 5℃ 41°F | SE Light | 60% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ 41°F | SE Light | 45% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ 40°F | SE Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 3℃ 38°F | SE Calm | 25% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | SE Light | 20% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 34°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 0℃ 32°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ 25°F | SE Calm | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Chamonix
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Pass Mont Blanc | 7cm 3in | 37cm 14in | |||||||
| Flaine | 4cm 1in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Les Houches | 4cm 1in | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| Argentière | 5cm 2in | 39cm 16in | |||||||
| La Flégère | 5cm 2in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Morzine | 5cm 2in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Les Gets | 4cm 2in | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| Avoriaz | 4cm 2in | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Le Tour | 3cm 1in | 36cm 14in | |||||||
| Chamonix Sud | 6cm 2in | 42cm 16in |
Chamonix Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Chamonix.
This Snow Forecast for Chamonix, 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 Chamonix, 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.
Snow Reliability
Chamonix typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 80-200 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.