Megève Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Megève
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This is the Snow Forecast for Megève, France for 16 days from 25 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 05:31 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 28 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 4in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Megève.
Forecast for today in Megève
Max 53°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.
Megève has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Megève Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 71in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 12in |
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Pistes Open | 55 Trails |
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | ||||||
| 7,710ft | 38°F
 | 37°F
| 38°F
| 34°F
+2in
| 25°F
+2in
| 33°F
| 42°F
|
| E F3 | |||||||
| 5,577ft | 43°F
| 42°F
| 47°F
| 44°F
+1in
| 34°F
+1in
| 42°F
| 52°F
 |
| 3,445ft | 53°F
| 53°F
| 55°F
| 52°F
| 43°F
+1in
| 48°F
| 57°F
|
| Snow Line | 6,066ft | varying 5,148ft | varying 3,901ft | ||||
| Max Town | 53°F | 53°F | 55°F | 52°F | 43°F | 48°F | 57°F |
| Min Town | 36°F | 37°F | 37°F | 35°F | 33°F | 33°F | 38°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.
Megève 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 53°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 53°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, fair later.
Max 55°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
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) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy early, then snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 5,148ft to 4,098ft, with rain below.
Max 43°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 3,901ft to resort level.
Max 48°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 57°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Megève, 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 Megève, 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.
Megève Snow Forecast updated at 05:31 PDT, next update expected 08:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Megève
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Pass Mont Blanc | - | 13in | |||||||
| Passy Plaine Joux | - | 10in | |||||||
| Flaine | - | 4in | |||||||
| La Clusaz | - | 4in | |||||||
| Chamonix | - | 4in | |||||||
| Combloux | - | 4in | |||||||
| Les Contamines | - | 4in | |||||||
| St Gervais Mont-Blanc | - | 4in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Megève
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Megève, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Megève, 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 Megève 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 Megève 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 Megève 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.