Chamrousse Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Chamrousse
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This is the Snow Forecast for Chamrousse, France for 16 days from 22 May.
Updated 22 May 2025 04:37 UTC.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Chamrousse.
Forecast for today in Chamrousse
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
22
up to 6cm up to 2in New Snow
Light rain early, then light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,929m 6,329ft to 1,689m 5,541ft , with rain below.
Alpe d'Huez ( 17km 11 miles from Chamrousse) is reporting “Hard” with 6cm 2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Chamrousse Snow Report
Snow report from Alpe d'Huez ( 17km 11 miles from Chamrousse)
| Upper Snow Depths | 200cm 79in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
Chamrousse 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | NW F3 | |||||
| 2,250m 7,382ft | 2℃ 35°F
 +6cm +2in
| 4℃ 39°F
 | 5℃ 41°F
| 9℃ 48°F
 | 7℃ 44°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 11℃ 52°F
|
| NW F3 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 1,835m 6,020ft | 4℃ 40°F
 +1cm
| 7℃ 44°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 14℃ 56°F
|
| SE F2 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 1,420m 4,659ft | 7℃ 45°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 14℃ 58°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 16℃ 60°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,929m 6,329ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 7℃ 45°F | 10℃ 50°F | 10℃ 50°F | 14℃ 58°F | 12℃ 53°F | 12℃ 54°F | 16℃ 60°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 38°F | 3℃ 37°F | 5℃ 40°F | 5℃ 42°F | 5℃ 41°F | 6℃ 43°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.
Chamrousse 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 7℃ 45°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
22
up to 6cm up to 2in New Snow
Light rain early, then light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,929m 6,329ft to 1,689m 5,541ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Max 14℃ 58°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
25
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, light rain later.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 5℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for Chamrousse, 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 Chamrousse, on any given piste 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.
Chamrousse Snow Forecast updated at 04:37 UTC, next update expected 07:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Chamrousse
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaujany | 12cm 5in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 10cm 4in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 8cm 3in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| La Grave | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Alpe du Grand Serre | 2cm 1in | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Albiez Montrond | 1cm - | 1cm - |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chamrousse
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Chamrousse, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Chamrousse, 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 Chamrousse 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 Chamrousse 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 Chamrousse 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.