La Flégère Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for La Flégère
This is the Snow and Weather for La Flégère from 23 January.
Updated 22 January 2026 23:24 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for La Flégère.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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La Flégère Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in La Flégère?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 51cm 20in |
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Forecast for today in La Flégère
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -7℃ 19°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 19°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
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1cm to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,030m 3,379ft ).
Forecast times for La Flégère are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Chamonix (including La Flégère) is reporting “Soft Snow” with up to 54cm 21in new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
La Flégère Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 250cm 98in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow |
| Last Snow | 3cm 1in of Snow - 17 January |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Chamonix was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
La Flégère 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thu 29 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,525m 8,284ft | -8℃ 18°F
+1cm
| -8℃ 18°F
+2cm +1in
| -8℃ 17°F
 +2cm +1in
| -10℃ 14°F
+2cm +1in
| -9℃ 16°F
 +11cm +4in
| -9℃ 15°F
+17cm +7in
| -8℃ 18°F
 +13cm +5in
|
| 1,778m 5,832ft | 1℃ 34°F
+1cm
| 0℃ 31°F
+2cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
+2cm +1in
| -4℃ 25°F
| -1℃ 29°F
+9cm +4in
| -4℃ 24°F
+20cm +8in
| -2℃ 28°F
+8cm +3in
|
| 1,030m 3,379ft | 7℃ 44°F
+3cm +1in
| 4℃ 40°F
+2cm +1in
| 4℃ 38°F
+1cm
| 2℃ 35°F
+1cm
| 5℃ 41°F
+2cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
+12cm +5in
| 3℃ 38°F
+3cm +1in
|
| Snow Line | 1,030m 3,379ft | 1,030m 3,379ft | 1,030m 3,379ft | 1,030m 3,379ft | varying 1,538m 5,046ft | 1,030m 3,379ft | varying 1,292m 4,239ft |
| Max Town | 7℃ 44°F | 4℃ 40°F | 4℃ 38°F | 2℃ 35°F | 5℃ 41°F | 1℃ 33°F | 3℃ 38°F |
| Min Town | -7℃ 19°F | -10℃ 14°F | -4℃ 25°F | -10℃ 14°F | -10℃ 13°F | -2℃ 29°F | -10℃ 13°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 La Flégère
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 13cm 5in | 49cm 19in | |||||||
| Chamonix Sud | 6cm 2in | 48cm 19in | |||||||
| Flaine | 10cm 4in | 46cm 18in | |||||||
| Les Houches | 8cm 3in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Les Gets | 10cm 4in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Morzine | 10cm 4in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| La Clusaz | 14cm 6in | 42cm 17in | |||||||
| Megève | 10cm 4in | 42cm 17in |
Snow Reliability
La Flégère enjoys reliable snow conditions, typically boasting a snow depth of 50-100 cm throughout the season. Regular snowfall ensures great coverage, but for the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for updates.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Flégère
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to La Flégère, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in La Flégère, 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 La Flégère 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 La Flégère 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 La Flégère 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.