Les Contamines Snow Forecast - 7 day
7-Day Snow Forecast for Les Contamines
This is the 7-Day (1-week) Snow Forecast for Les Contamines from 24 January.
Updated 24 January 2026 11:18 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
Les Contamines 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Les Contamines?
| Next Snow Expected | 25 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 41cm 16in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Les Contamines
Snowfall
Snow Line
35cm 14in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,518m 4,980ft to resort level ( 1,164m 3,819ft ).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 24 January 2026 13:35 UTC
Powder Possible :- 20cm 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Les Contamines over the next 4 days.
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ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Les Contamines 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 6℃ 42°F
Min -9℃ 15°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ 15°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
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Sat
24
1cm up to 1in New Snow
Snow showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,164m 3,819ft ).
Forecast times for Les Contamines are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 24°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
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Sun
25
3cm to 4cm 1in New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow showers then cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,164m 3,819ft ).
Forecast times for Les Contamines are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -13℃ 9°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -13℃ 9°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
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Mon
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Les Contamines are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -14℃ 8°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -14℃ 8°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
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Snow Line
Tue
27
up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 1,518m 4,980ft to 1,210m 3,970ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Les Contamines are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
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Wed
28
13cm to 15cm 5in to 6in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,179m 3,868ft to resort level ( 1,164m 3,819ft ).
Forecast times for Les Contamines are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -13℃ 9°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -13℃ 9°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
29
1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells first, clear sky then cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,426m 4,678ft to resort level ( 1,164m 3,819ft ).
Forecast times for Les Contamines are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
30
8cm to 11cm 3in to 4in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,256m 4,121ft to resort level ( 1,164m 3,819ft ).
Forecast times for Les Contamines are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
This Snow Forecast for Les Contamines, 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 Contamines, 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.
Les Contamines Snow Forecast updated at 11:18 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Les Contamines
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 6cm 2in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Flaine | 5cm 2in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| La Clusaz | 4cm 2in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Les Houches | 5cm 2in | 49cm 19in | |||||||
| Argentière | 5cm 2in | 46cm 18in | |||||||
| Combloux | 5cm 2in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Passy Plaine Joux | 4cm 2in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Cordon | 4cm 2in | 44cm 17in |
Snow Reliability
Les Contamines typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of around 4 meters per season. Snow depths can vary, so it's advisable to check the latest snow reports on J2Ski for current conditions.