Sixt Fer à Cheval Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sixt Fer à Cheval
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This is the Snow Forecast for Sixt Fer à Cheval, France for 16 days from 18 May.
Updated 18 May 2025 01:33 PDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sixt Fer à Cheval.
Forecast for today in Sixt Fer à Cheval
Max 65°F
Min 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 65°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, clear spells later.
Chamonix (10 miles from Sixt Fer à Cheval) is reporting “Spring Snow(High)” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Sixt Fer à Cheval Snow Report
Snow report from Chamonix (10 miles from Sixt Fer à Cheval)
| Upper Snow Depths | 94in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow High |
| Last Snow | |
| 39in of Snow - 24 April | |
Sixt Fer à Cheval 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 7,218ft | 45°F
| 52°F
 | 44°F
 | 42°F
| 36°F
 | 39°F
| 39°F
|
| 4,864ft | 56°F
| 63°F
| 53°F
 | 51°F
| 44°F
| 47°F
| 48°F
|
| 2,510ft | 65°F
| 72°F
| 60°F
| 58°F
| 51°F
| 57°F
| 57°F
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| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 65°F | 72°F | 60°F | 58°F | 51°F | 57°F | 57°F |
| Min Town | 46°F | 51°F | 53°F | 51°F | 47°F | 44°F | 41°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.
Sixt Fer à Cheval 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 65°F
Min 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 65°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, clear spells later.
Max 72°F
Min 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 51°F to daytime highs around 72°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Max 60°F
Min 53°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 53°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, thunderstorms, rain showers later.
Max 58°F
Min 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 51°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers early, then light rain later.
Max 51°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Light rain early, then fog later.
Max 57°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 57°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
This Snow Forecast for Sixt Fer à Cheval, 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 Sixt Fer à Cheval, 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.
Sixt Fer à Cheval Snow Forecast updated at 01:33 PDT, next update expected 07:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Sixt Fer à Cheval
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sixt Fer à Cheval
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sixt Fer à Cheval, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sixt Fer à Cheval, 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 Sixt Fer à Cheval 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 Sixt Fer à Cheval 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 Sixt Fer à Cheval 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.