Chamonix 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 06 May 2026 12:42 PDT
Avalanche Risk
Moderate
The overall Avalanche Risk Level in Chamonix was reported as Moderate (Level 2): ALWAYS check local advice before leaving marked runs.
2-Day Forecast for Chamonix
48-hours from 6 May.
See below for forecast detail
Chamonix Snow Forecast updated at 12:42 PDT, next update expected 15:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Chamonix
Max 49°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
06
up to 3in New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then light drizzle, fair later.
Snow Line from 7,467ft to 5,095ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Chamonix are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Chamonix
Max 58°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, light drizzle, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Chamonix are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 02:00 |  | Cloudy. | 43°F | S Light | 60% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | S Light | 35% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | S Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | S Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 07:00 |  | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 41°F | S Light | 65% |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 43°F | S Calm | 95% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 42°F | S Calm | 100% |
| Wed | 10:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 43°F | S Light | 100% |
| Wed | 11:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 42°F | S Light | 100% |
| Wed | 12:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 42°F | S Light | 100% |
| Wed | 13:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 44°F | S Light | 100% |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 49°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 45°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 46°F | S Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 48°F | S Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Fair at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 49°F | S Light | 75% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Fair at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 48°F | S Light | 60% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Fair. | 45°F | S Light | 45% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Fair. | 41°F | S Calm | 30% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 40°F | S Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | 39°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | 36°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Fair. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 35°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Fair. | 35°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 41°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 46°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 49°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 52°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 54°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Fair. | 56°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 57°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 58°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 58°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 57°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 56°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 55°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 52°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 48°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 45°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 39°F | SW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Chamonix
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Pass Mont Blanc | 7in | 19in | |||||||
| Chamonix Sud | 4in | 9in | |||||||
| Morzine | 3in | 7in | |||||||
| Argentière | 4in | 7in | |||||||
| La Flégère | 4in | 6in | |||||||
| Megève | 3in | 5in | |||||||
| Les Contamines | 4in | 4in | |||||||
| Flaine | 3in | 4in | |||||||
| Avoriaz | 1in | 4in | |||||||
| St Gervais Mont-Blanc | 4in | 4in |
Chamonix Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Chamonix.
This Snow Forecast for Chamonix, 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 Chamonix, on any given trail 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.
Snow Reliability
Chamonix typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 80-200 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.