Chamrousse Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Chamrousse
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This is the Snow Forecast for Chamrousse, France for 16 days from 25 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 20:37 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 25 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 33cm 13in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Chamrousse.
Forecast for today in Chamrousse
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 6cm up to 2in New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,859m 6,099ft to 1,649m 5,410ft , with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 25 March 2025 21:35 GMT
Powder Possible :- 27cm 11in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Chamrousse over the next 4 days.
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Chamrousse Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 180cm 71in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm 20in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 44 Pistes (83%) |
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | S F2 | NE F2 | ||||
| 2,250m 7,382ft | 0℃ 32°F
 +6cm +2in
| -1℃ 30°F
 | 0℃ 31°F
 | 1℃ 33°F
+8cm +3in
| -4℃ 25°F
 +14cm +5in
| 1℃ 34°F
| 2℃ 36°F
 |
| SW F2 | S F2 | NE F2 | |||||
| 1,835m 6,020ft | 3℃ 37°F
+5cm +2in
| 2℃ 35°F
| 2℃ 36°F
| 4℃ 38°F
+8cm +3in
| -1℃ 29°F
+14cm +5in
| 4℃ 39°F
| 5℃ 40°F
|
| SW F2 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 1,420m 4,659ft | 6℃ 44°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 5℃ 41°F
 | 6℃ 44°F
+3cm +1in
| 2℃ 36°F
+9cm +4in
| 6℃ 44°F
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,859m 6,099ft | 1,709m 5,607ft | varying 1,509m 4,951ft | 1,420m 4,659ft | |||
| Max Town | 6℃ 44°F | 5℃ 41°F | 5℃ 41°F | 6℃ 44°F | 2℃ 36°F | 6℃ 44°F | 8℃ 46°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 34°F | 2℃ 35°F | 1℃ 33°F | 0℃ 31°F | -3℃ 26°F | -4℃ 24°F | 1℃ 34°F |
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.
Chamrousse 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 6℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 6cm up to 2in New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,859m 6,099ft to 1,649m 5,410ft , with rain below.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain showers, rain showers later.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fog then cloudy, fair later.
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
3cm to 8cm 1in to 3in New Snow
Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, snow later.
Snow Line from 1,509m 4,951ft to resort level.
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
9cm to 14cm 4in to 5in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, light snow showers then light snow, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 24°F and rising to 6℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, fair later.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Chamrousse, 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 Chamrousse, 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.
Chamrousse Snow Forecast updated at 20:37 GMT, next update expected 23:00 GMT.
Snow Forecast near Chamrousse
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaujany | 2cm 1in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | - | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Albiez Montrond | - | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Alpe du Grand Serre | 4cm 2in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| La Grave | - | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | - | 13cm 5in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chamrousse
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Chamrousse, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Chamrousse, 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 Chamrousse 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 Chamrousse 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 Chamrousse 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.