Foncine Le Haut Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Foncine Le Haut
This is the Snow Forecast for Foncine Le Haut, France for 17 days from 7 December.
Updated 07 December 2025 12:31 UTC.
Forecast times for Foncine Le Haut are in Central European Time (Europe/Paris).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Foncine Le Haut.
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Foncine Le Haut Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Foncine Le Haut?
| Next Snow Expected | 18 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | - - |
Forecast for today in Foncine Le Haut
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
07
Snow unlikely
Light rain, rain, cloudy later.
Saint-Cergue ( 25km 15 miles from Foncine Le Haut) is reporting “wet / hard” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Foncine Le Haut Snow Report
Snow report from Saint-Cergue ( 25km 15 miles from Foncine Le Haut)
| Upper Snow Depths | 5cm 2in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 2cm 1in |
| Snow Conditions | wet hard |
| Last Snow | 26 November |
Ski area reported to be open, with 4 lifts running.
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| Sun 07 | Mon 08 | Tue 09 | Wed 10 | Thu 11 | Fri 12 | Sat 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | ||||||
| 1,200m 3,937ft | 7℃ 44°F
| 10℃ 50°F
 | 12℃ 54°F
 | 10℃ 49°F
 | 10℃ 49°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 7℃ 45°F
|
| SW F3 | |||||||
| 1,030m 3,379ft | 8℃ 47°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 10℃ 51°F
| 11℃ 51°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 8℃ 47°F
|
| SW F3 | S F2 | ||||||
| 860m 2,822ft | 9℃ 49°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 10℃ 51°F
| 9℃ 48°F
|
| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 9℃ 49°F | 12℃ 54°F | 13℃ 56°F | 11℃ 52°F | 11℃ 52°F | 10℃ 51°F | 9℃ 48°F |
| Min Town | 5℃ 41°F | 4℃ 38°F | 3℃ 38°F | 4℃ 39°F | 4℃ 38°F | 3℃ 37°F | 1℃ 34°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.
Snow Forecast near Foncine Le Haut
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois d'Amont | 1cm - | 1cm - |
Snow Reliability
Snow reliability in Foncine Le Haut is typically good, with average snow depths of 50-100 cm during peak season. Regular snowfall throughout the winter means you can enjoy consistent conditions; check J2Ski for the latest updates.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Foncine Le Haut
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Foncine Le Haut, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Foncine Le Haut, 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 Foncine Le Haut 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 Foncine Le Haut 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 Foncine Le Haut 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.