Châtel Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Châtel
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This is the Snow Forecast for Châtel, France for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 09:36 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 17in |
| Next 7 Days | 18in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Châtel.
Forecast for today in Châtel
Max 59°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 09:38 PDT
Powder Possible :- 15in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Châtel over the next 2 days.
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Châtel Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 71in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 4in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 16 Trails (26%) |
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 7,218ft | 46°F
| 35°F
 +4in
| 27°F
 +13in
| 38°F
 | 45°F
| 43°F
 | 40°F
|
| 5,413ft | 53°F
| 41°F
+3in
| 32°F
+12in
| 45°F
| 50°F
| 52°F
 | 48°F
|
| 3,609ft | 59°F
| 47°F
| 38°F
 | 49°F
| 54°F
| 52°F
 | 53°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 6,099ft | varying 4,590ft | varying 4,393ft | varying 6,558ft | 5,738ft | ||
| Max Town | 59°F | 47°F | 38°F | 49°F | 54°F | 52°F | 53°F |
| Min Town | 42°F | 35°F | 35°F | 37°F | 45°F | 43°F | 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.
Châtel 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 59°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Max 47°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 4in New Snow
Cloudy first, fog then light rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 6,099ft to 4,623ft, with rain below.
Max 38°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 13in New Snow
Snow at altitude early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 4,590ft to 3,868ft, with rain below.
Max 49°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 4,393ft to 4,360ft, with rain below.
Max 54°F
Min 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 52°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 6,558ft to 5,804ft, with rain below.
Max 53°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for Châtel, 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 Châtel, 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.
Châtel Snow Forecast updated at 09:36 PDT, next update expected 12:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Châtel
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentière | 25in | 32in | |||||||
| Chamonix | 22in | 25in | |||||||
| Morillon | 23in | 24in | |||||||
| Flaine | 20in | 21in | |||||||
| Champéry | 19in | 19in | |||||||
| Les Crosets | 17in | 18in | |||||||
| Verbier | 16in | 18in | |||||||
| Champoussin | 17in | 18in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Châtel
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Châtel, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Châtel, 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 Châtel 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 Châtel 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 Châtel 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.