Les Contamines Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Les Contamines
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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Contamines, France for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 13:34 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6in |
| Next 48 Hours | 23in |
| Next 7 Days | 26in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Contamines.
Forecast for today in Les Contamines
Max 59°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 14:35 PDT
Powder Possible :- 23in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Les Contamines over the next 2 days.
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Les Contamines Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 33in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 9in |
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
Les Contamines 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F3 | |||||
| 8,202ft | 44°F
 | 36°F
 +6in
| 27°F
+17in
| 41°F
| 44°F
 | 43°F
 +1in
| 37°F
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 6,010ft | 52°F
| 39°F
+6in
| 31°F
+16in
| 45°F
| 49°F
| 47°F
| 48°F
|
| 3,819ft | 59°F
| 45°F
 | 36°F
+11in
| 52°F
| 58°F
| 54°F
 | 53°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 7,740ft | varying 6,722ft | varying 4,656ft | 4,656ft | varying 6,493ft | 5,673ft | |
| Max Town | 59°F | 45°F | 36°F | 52°F | 58°F | 54°F | 53°F |
| Min Town | 44°F | 32°F | 32°F | 35°F | 40°F | 40°F | 39°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.
Les Contamines 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 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 45°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 6in New Snow
Fog first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,722ft to 3,868ft, with rain below.
Max 36°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
11in to 17in New Snow
Snow showers first, heavy snow showers then snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 4,656ft to resort level.
Max 52°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
New Snow
Light snow at altitude, cloudy, fair later.
Snow falling to 4,656ft, with rain below.
Max 58°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 54°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then thunderstorms, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 6,493ft to 5,804ft, with rain below.
Max 53°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°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
New Snow
Fog, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to 5,673ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Les Contamines, 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 Les Contamines, 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.
Les Contamines Snow Forecast updated at 13:34 PDT, next update expected 16:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Les Contamines
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Pass Mont Blanc | 30in | 38in | |||||||
| Argentière | 27in | 34in | |||||||
| Chamonix | 23in | 27in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 23in | 26in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 20in | 24in | |||||||
| La Rosière | 20in | 23in | |||||||
| Flaine | 20in | 21in | |||||||
| Les Houches | 20in | 20in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Contamines
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Contamines, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Contamines, 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 Les Contamines 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 Les Contamines 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 Les Contamines 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.