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Les Contamines Snow Forecast - 28th May 2025

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Les Contamines Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Les Contamines

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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Contamines, France for 16 days from 28 May.

Updated 28 May 2025 05:35 BST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Contamines.

Forecast for today in Les Contamines

Max 16℃ 61°F
Min 8℃ 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 61°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
28

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudLt RainCloud

Clear sky first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.

Les Contamines has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Les Contamines from OpenMeteo
Wed
28
Thu
29
Fri
30
Sat
31
Sun
01
Mon
02
Tue
03
WindSE F2
2,500m 8,202ft
6℃ 43°F
Cloud
7℃ 45°F
Fair
16℃ 60°F
Clear
16℃ 60°F
Mixed
15℃ 59°F
Cloud
9℃ 48°F
Lt Rain
10℃ 50°F
Storm
1,832m 6,010ft
11℃ 52°F
Cloud
12℃ 53°F
Fair
19℃ 67°F
Clear
19℃ 66°F
Cloud
18℃ 65°F
Cloud
12℃ 53°F
Lt Rain
15℃ 59°F
Storm
1,164m 3,819ft
16℃ 61°F
Cloud
18℃ 64°F
Fair
23℃ 74°F
Clear
23℃ 73°F
Cloud
23℃ 73°F
Cloud
15℃ 59°F
Lt Rain
18℃ 65°F
Mixed
Snow Line
Max Town 16℃ 61°F 18℃ 64°F 23℃ 74°F 23℃ 73°F 23℃ 73°F 15℃ 59°F 18℃ 65°F
Min Town 8℃ 46°F 8℃ 46°F 9℃ 48°F 11℃ 52°F 13℃ 56°F 12℃ 54°F 12℃ 53°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.

Les Contamines 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 16℃ 61°F
Min 8℃ 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 61°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
28

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudLt RainCloud

Clear sky first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.

Max 18℃ 64°F
Min 8℃ 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 64°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

FairFairMixedFair

Fair, clear spells, fair later.

Max 23℃ 74°F
Min 9℃ 48°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 48°F to daytime highs around 23℃ 74°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
30

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 23℃ 73°F
Min 11℃ 52°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ 52°F to daytime highs around 23℃ 73°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 23℃ 73°F
Min 13℃ 56°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ 56°F to daytime highs around 23℃ 73°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
01

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudShwrs

Cloudy early, then rain showers later.

Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 12℃ 54°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ 54°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

ShwrsLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Rain showers first, light rain showers then light rain, light rain showers later.

Max 18℃ 65°F
Min 12℃ 53°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ 53°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 65°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsMixed

Cloudy, rain showers, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Les Contamines, 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 Contamines, 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 Contamines Snow Forecast updated at 05:35 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Les Contamines

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Contamines
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Ski Pass Mont Blanc 11cm 4in 35cm 14in
Chamonix 15cm 6in 32cm 13in
Argentière 14cm 5in 14cm 6in
La Plagne 4cm 2in 4cm 2in
Les Arcs 1cm 1in 1cm 1in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Contamines

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Contamines, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Contamines, 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 Contamines 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 Contamines 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 Contamines 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.