Flaine Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Flaine
This is the Snow and Weather for Flaine from 16 January.
Updated 16 January 2026 03:15 PST.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Flaine.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Flaine Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Flaine?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | - |
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Forecast for today in Flaine
Max 40°F
Min 16°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 16°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Flaine are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Flaine is reporting “Hard(High), Soft Snow(Low)” with very light new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Flaine Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 89in |
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| Lower Snow Depths | 23in |
| Snow Conditions | Hard High Soft Snow Low |
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| Last Snow | 11 January |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Flaine was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Flaine 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 16 | Sat 17 | Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 8,202ft | 27°F
| 29°F
| 29°F
| 28°F
| 27°F
 | 24°F
| 25°F
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| 6,726ft | 33°F
| 35°F
| 34°F
| 33°F
 | 32°F
| 28°F
| 29°F
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| 5,249ft | 40°F
| 39°F
| 41°F
| 41°F
| 41°F
| 38°F
| 36°F
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| Snow Line | 5,249ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 40°F | 39°F | 41°F | 41°F | 41°F | 38°F | 36°F |
| Min Town | 16°F | 28°F | 24°F | 23°F | 15°F | 5°F | 4°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.
Snow Forecast near Flaine
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
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| Grand Massif | - | - | |||||||
| La Clusaz | - | - | |||||||
| Les Carroz | - | - | |||||||
| Les Gets | - | - | |||||||
| Megève | - | - | |||||||
| Morzine | - | - |
Snow Reliability
Flaine is known for its snow reliability, with an average snow depth of around 200 cm during peak season. Regular snowfall and high elevation help maintain excellent skiing conditions, but be sure to check the latest snow info on J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Flaine
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Flaine, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Flaine, 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 Flaine 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 Flaine 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 Flaine 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.