Chamonix 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 08:40 BST
Avalanche Risk
Considerable
The overall Avalanche Risk Level in Chamonix was reported as Considerable (Level 3): ALWAYS check local advice before leaving marked runs.
2-Day Forecast for Chamonix
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Chamonix Snow Forecast updated at 08:40 BST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Chamonix
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Drizzle first, cloudy then light drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,415m 7,923ft to 1,768m 5,801ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Chamonix are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Chamonix
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,015m 6,611ft to 1,415m 4,642ft , with rain below.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ 45°F | S Calm | 15% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Cloudy at altitude. Drizzle below. | 7℃ 45°F | S Calm | 35% |
| Sun | 04:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Cloudy at altitude. Drizzle below. | 7℃ 44°F | S Calm | 60% |
| Sun | 05:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 7℃ 44°F | S Calm | 80% |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 6℃ 43°F | S Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 6℃ 43°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ 43°F | S Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 7℃ 45°F | S Calm | 75% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 47°F | S Calm | 45% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 48°F | S Calm | 20% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ 49°F | S Calm | 10% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ 51°F | S Calm | 5% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ 52°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Cloudy at altitude. Drizzle below. | 11℃ 51°F | S Calm | 5% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 10℃ 49°F | S Calm | 15% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 9℃ 49°F | S Calm | 25% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 8℃ 46°F | S Calm | 35% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 8℃ 46°F | S Calm | 40% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ 45°F | S Calm | 50% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 7℃ 44°F | S Calm | 55% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | S Calm | 65% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | S Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Calm | 85% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Calm | 90% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Calm | 100% |
| Mon | 04:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Calm | 100% |
| Mon | 05:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Calm | 100% |
| Mon | 06:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Calm | 95% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Calm | 90% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 42°F | SW Calm | 80% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Calm | 60% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Calm | 35% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Calm | 20% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Calm | 30% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 8℃ 46°F | SW Calm | 50% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 47°F | SW Calm | 65% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 8℃ 47°F | SW Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 7℃ 45°F | SW Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | 75% |
| Mon | 18:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Light | 75% |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ 40°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ 40°F | SW Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ 40°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 30% | |
Snow Forecast near Chamonix
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Pass Mont Blanc | 34cm 13in | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Avoriaz | 14cm 5in | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| La Clusaz | 13cm 5in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Morzine | 13cm 5in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Chamonix Sud | 9cm 4in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Argentière | 8cm 3in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Les Contamines | 7cm 3in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Flaine | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| La Flégère | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| St Gervais Mont-Blanc | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in |
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.