Le Chazelet Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Le Chazelet
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This is the Snow Forecast for Le Chazelet, France for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 11:31 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | - |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 12in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Le Chazelet.
Forecast for today in Le Chazelet
Max 39°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,460ft to resort level.
Le Chazelet has 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Le Chazelet Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SE F2 | SW F3 | SW F3 | |||
| 7,546ft | 33°F
+1in
| 33°F
| 33°F
 | 40°F
| 29°F
+4in
| 27°F
+6in
| 32°F
 +1in
|
| SW F3 | SE F2 | SW F3 | SW F3 | ||||
| 6,726ft | 36°F
| 36°F
| 36°F
| 43°F
| 32°F
+2in
| 30°F
+5in
| 35°F
+1in
|
| SW F3 | SE F2 | SW F3 | SW F3 | ||||
| 5,906ft | 39°F
| 39°F
| 39°F
| 46°F
| 35°F
| 33°F
+2in
| 38°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 6,460ft | 5,906ft | varying 7,543ft | varying 7,280ft | 5,906ft | varying 6,099ft | |
| Max Town | 39°F | 39°F | 39°F | 46°F | 35°F | 33°F | 38°F |
| Min Town | 27°F | 24°F | 22°F | 20°F | 30°F | 29°F | 29°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.
Le Chazelet 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 39°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,460ft to resort level.
Max 39°F
Min 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 39°F
Min 22°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 22°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
17
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.
Max 46°F
Min 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 20°F and rising to 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, rain showers later.
Max 35°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 4in New Snow
Clear spells first, light rain then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 7,280ft to resort level.
Max 33°F
Min 29°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 29°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
2in to 6in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 38°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow showers first, cloudy then snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,099ft to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Le Chazelet, 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 Le Chazelet, 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.
Le Chazelet Snow Forecast updated at 11:31 PDT, next update expected 17:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Le Chazelet
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | 22in | 28in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 22in | 25in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 18in | 25in | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 16in | 20in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 14in | 19in | |||||||
| Vaujany | 15in | 18in | |||||||
| Chamrousse | 16in | 17in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Le Chazelet
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Le Chazelet, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Le Chazelet, 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 Le Chazelet 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 Le Chazelet 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 Le Chazelet 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.