Les Gets Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Les Gets
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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Gets, France for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 21:35 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 8cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 41cm 16in |
| Next 7 Days | 41cm 16in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Gets.
Forecast for today in Les Gets
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 10cm up to 4in New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then light rain, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,669m 5,476ft to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 23:39 BST
Powder Possible :- 39cm 15in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Les Gets over the next 2 days.
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Les Gets is reporting "Spring Snow".
Les Gets Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 75cm 30in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 5cm 2in |
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
| Last Snow | 3cm 1in of Snow - 1 April |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Les Gets 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,000m 6,562ft | 8℃ 46°F
 | 3℃ 38°F
 +10cm +4in
| -2℃ 29°F
 +31cm +12in
| 6℃ 43°F
 | 9℃ 48°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| 1,500m 4,921ft | 11℃ 52°F
| 7℃ 44°F
+8cm +3in
| 1℃ 33°F
+31cm +12in
| 8℃ 47°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 8℃ 47°F
 | 10℃ 49°F
|
| 1,000m 3,281ft | 16℃ 60°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 3℃ 38°F
+24cm +9in
| 11℃ 52°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 12℃ 54°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,669m 5,476ft | varying 1,249m 4,098ft | varying 1,229m 4,032ft | ||||
| Max Town | 16℃ 60°F | 9℃ 49°F | 3℃ 38°F | 11℃ 52°F | 13℃ 56°F | 12℃ 53°F | 12℃ 54°F |
| Min Town | 7℃ 45°F | 1℃ 34°F | 1℃ 33°F | 3℃ 37°F | 6℃ 42°F | 6℃ 44°F | 5℃ 41°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 Gets 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 9℃ 49°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 10cm up to 4in New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then light rain, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,669m 5,476ft to resort level.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
24cm to 31cm 9in to 12in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow at altitude, snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,249m 4,098ft to resort level.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 6℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then thunderstorms, light rain showers later.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, thunderstorms, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Les Gets, 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 Gets, 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 Gets Snow Forecast updated at 21:35 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Les Gets
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 69cm 27in | 74cm 29in | |||||||
| Les Houches | 56cm 22in | 56cm 22in | |||||||
| Samoëns | 51cm 20in | 53cm 21in | |||||||
| Champéry | 53cm 21in | 54cm 21in | |||||||
| Flaine | 50cm 20in | 53cm 21in | |||||||
| Champoussin | 49cm 19in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Megève | 49cm 19in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Les Crosets | 46cm 18in | 49cm 19in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Gets
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Gets, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Gets, 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 Gets 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 Gets 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 Gets 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.