Sixt Fer à Cheval Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sixt Fer à Cheval
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This is the Snow Forecast for Sixt Fer à Cheval, France for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 13:33 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 42cm 17in |
| Next 7 Days | 43cm 17in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sixt Fer à Cheval.
Forecast for today in Sixt Fer à Cheval
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 11cm up to 4in New Snow
Fog, rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,959m 6,427ft to 1,339m 4,393ft , with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 23:39 BST
Powder Possible :- 27cm 11in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sixt Fer à Cheval over the next 2 days.
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Sixt Fer à Cheval Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
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Sixt Fer à Cheval 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,200m 7,218ft | 7℃ 45°F
 | 4℃ 39°F
 +11cm +4in
| -1℃ 31°F
 +30cm +12in
| 4℃ 39°F
+1cm
| 8℃ 46°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 7℃ 44°F
|
| 1,483m 4,864ft | 12℃ 54°F
| 6℃ 43°F
+4cm +2in
| 2℃ 36°F
 +23cm +9in
| 8℃ 47°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 11℃ 51°F
|
| 765m 2,510ft | 17℃ 63°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 16℃ 62°F
| 14℃ 57°F
 | 15℃ 58°F
 |
| Snow Line | varying 1,959m 6,427ft | varying 1,599m 5,246ft | varying 1,569m 5,148ft | ||||
| Max Town | 17℃ 63°F | 10℃ 50°F | 7℃ 45°F | 12℃ 54°F | 16℃ 62°F | 14℃ 57°F | 15℃ 58°F |
| Min Town | 9℃ 49°F | 5℃ 41°F | 2℃ 35°F | 5℃ 42°F | 8℃ 45°F | 8℃ 46°F | 8℃ 46°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.
Sixt Fer à Cheval 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 10℃ 50°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 11cm up to 4in New Snow
Fog, rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,959m 6,427ft to 1,339m 4,393ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 30cm up to 12in New Snow
Rain first, light snow at altitude then light rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,599m 5,246ft to 1,049m 3,442ft , with rain below.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 5℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,569m 5,148ft to 1,479m 4,852ft , with rain below.
Max 16℃ 62°F
Min 8℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 62°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, thunderstorms, heavy drizzle later.
Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fog first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for Sixt Fer à Cheval, 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 Sixt Fer à Cheval, 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.
Sixt Fer à Cheval Snow Forecast updated at 13:33 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Sixt Fer à Cheval
| 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 | |||||||
| Flaine | 50cm 20in | 53cm 21in | |||||||
| Les Carroz | 49cm 19in | 54cm 21in | |||||||
| Megève | 49cm 19in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| La Clusaz | 43cm 17in | 47cm 19in | |||||||
| Avoriaz | 45cm 18in | 47cm 19in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sixt Fer à Cheval
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sixt Fer à Cheval, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sixt Fer à Cheval, 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 Sixt Fer à Cheval 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 Sixt Fer à Cheval 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 Sixt Fer à Cheval 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.