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Les Houches Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Les Houches Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Les Houches

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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Houches, France for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 03:30 PDT.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Houches.

Forecast for today in Les Houches

Max 51°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 51°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
05

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainLt RainShwrs

Light rain, light rain showers, rain showers later.

Les Houches has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Les Houches from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
6,234ft
37°F
Lt Rain
37°F
Rain/Snow
36°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
37°F
Cloud
39°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
47°F
Mixed
49°F
Storm
4,675ft
43°F
Lt Rain
44°F
Fog
43°F
Lt Rain
45°F
Cloud
49°F
Cloud
56°F
Cloud
58°F
Shwrs
3,117ft
51°F
Lt Rain
51°F
Cloud
48°F
Lt Rain
50°F
Cloud
54°F
Fair
59°F
Mixed
62°F
Mixed
Snow Line

5,902ft

varying 6,099ft
to 6,001ft

Max Town51°F51°F48°F50°F54°F59°F62°F
Min Town44°F44°F42°F40°F42°F41°F45°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 Houches 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 51°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 51°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
05

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainLt RainShwrs

Light rain, light rain showers, rain showers later.

Max 51°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 51°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudCloudLt Rain

Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain showers later.

Max 48°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainShwrsCloud

Light rain, rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 50°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudShwrsCloud

Clear spells first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 54°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

Lt RainFairCloudClear

Light rain first, fair then cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 59°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 59°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudMixed

Clear sky first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 62°F
Min 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 62°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedLt RainLt Rain

Clear sky first, clear spells then light rain showers, light rain later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Les Houches, 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 Houches, 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 Houches Snow Forecast updated at 03:30 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Les Houches

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Houches
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Ski Pass Mont Blanc10in 15in
Chamonix6in 14in
Les Arcs6in 13in
Argentière6in 11in
La Rosière5in 8in
Flaine6in 7in
Morzine6in 6in
La Clusaz5in 5in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Houches

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Houches, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Houches, 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 Houches 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 Houches 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 Houches 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.