Chamonix Snow Report
Latest snow conditions in Chamonix.
French Alps ( 1,030m to 3,840m 3,379ft to 12,598ft )
Reported 16 April 2025 02:30 BST
| Upper Snow Depths | 180cm 71in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Wet High Spring Snow Low |
| Last Snow | 3cm 1in of Snow - 15 April |
| Tourist Office says... | |
| Brévent ski area: Partially open until 21 April 2025 included. Grands Montets ski area: Open until 4 May 2025 included. EVENT : 4th May : FREERIDEDAY Closing of Grands Montets (10€) The skyway will be closed from 22/04/2025 to 29/05/2025 included. | |
| Roads / Access | |
| Clear and dry Roads clear, snow cables or chains advised | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Chamonix was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
| Planned Closing | |
| Sunday 4th May 2025 | |
Where is there snow in Chamonix?
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 April 2025 04:28 BST
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Chamonix.
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When will it snow in Chamonix?
The next notable snow forecast is 27cm 11in , expected on 16 April, with around 76cm 30in forecast over the next 7 days.
Forecast updated : 16 Apr 2025 03:37 BST
How much snow is there in Chamonix?
The last report received from Chamonix gave snow depths of 180cm 71in on the upper slopes.
When did it last snow in Chamonix?
Our most recent snow report indicates that it last snowed in Chamonix on Tuesday 15th April 2025 with 3cm 1in of fresh snow falling.
Snow in the Ski Areas of Chamonix
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix Sud | 68cm 27in | 79cm 31in | ||||||||
| La Flégère | 61cm 24in | 64cm 25in |
Recent Snow in Chamonix
Snow Depths in Chamonix
Upper slope snow depth has declined from 190cm 75in to 180cm 71in over the past week.
Recent Snowfall
Reports from Chamonix indicate that it last snowed :- 3cm 1in on Tuesday 15th April and 15cm 6in on Thursday 3rd April.
Snow near Chamonix
| Ski Resort Report | Valley | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Flaine | 5cm 2in | 235cm 93in |
| Argentière | 40cm 16in | 215cm 85in |
| La Rosière | 88cm 35in | 170cm 67in |
| La Clusaz | - | 160cm 63in |
| Megève | 30cm 12in | 160cm 63in |
| Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | - | 135cm 53in |
| Morzine | - | 100cm 39in |
| Passy Plaine Joux | 30cm 12in | 100cm 39in |
| Les Contamines | 24cm 9in | 85cm 33in |
| Les Gets | 5cm 2in | 75cm 30in |
Chamonix Snow Forecast
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to 1,249m 4,098ft | Snow to 1,869m 6,132ft |
For Forecast detail, see below.
Powder Possible :- 61cm 24in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Chamonix over the next 2 days.
| Top | Snow Hi | Snow to | Max Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed |  | +27cm +11in | varying 2,639m 8,658ft | 11℃ 52°F |
| Thu |  | +42cm +17in | varying 1,349m 4,426ft | 3℃ 37°F |
More Snow Forecast Detail:-
7 Day Snow Forecast
48 Hour Snow Forecast
Off-Piste Safety in Chamonix
Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Chamonix, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.