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Le Chazelet Snow Forecast - 16th April 2026

Le Chazelet Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 16 April 2026 05:44 PDT

Snow Forecast for Le Chazelet

Snow and Weather from 16 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Le Chazelet Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Le Chazelet?

Le Chazelet Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (6,726ft)
Next Snow Expected25 April
Next Snow Amount-
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days-
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Forecast for today in Le Chazelet

Max 45°F
Min 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
16

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Forecast times for Le Chazelet are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Le Chazelet from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Thu
16
Fri
17
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
WindE F2NE F3NE F3NE F2
7,546ft
39°F
Cloud
44°F
Clear
47°F
Cloud
38°F
Fair
36°F
Clear
35°F
Mixed
48°F
Light Snow
E F2NE F3NE F3NE F2
6,726ft
42°F
Cloud
46°F
Clear
50°F
Cloud
41°F
Fair
39°F
Clear
38°F
Mixed
51°F
Light Snow
E F2NE F3NE F3NE F2
5,906ft
45°F
Cloud
49°F
Clear
53°F
Cloud
44°F
Fair
42°F
Clear
41°F
Mixed
53°F
Light Snow
Snow Line

5,906ft

Max Town45°F49°F53°F44°F42°F41°F53°F
Min Town26°F26°F29°F30°F24°F22°F23°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 Le Chazelet

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Le Chazelet
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Val Thorens-6in
Les Deux Alpes-3in
Alpe d'Huez-2in
Puy Saint Vincent-1in
Vaujany--

Snow Reliability

Le Chazelet enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth ranging from 80 to 150 cm during peak season. For the latest snow reports, be sure to check J2Ski for updated information.

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.