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Long-Range Snow Forecast for Les Contamines

This is the Long-range (10, 14 and 45 day)Snow Forecast for Les Contamines from 24 January.

Updated 24 January 2026 11:18 UTC.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Les Contamines Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Les Contamines?

Les Contamines Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,832m)
Next Snow Expected	25 January
Next Snow Amount	3cm 1in
Next 48 Hours	4cm 2in
Next 7 Days	41cm 16in
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Long-range 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 ).

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

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Les Contamines Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Les Contamines from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 24	1cm up to 1in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow falling to resort level ( 1,164m 3,819ft ).	Max 6℃ 42°F Min -9℃ 15°F
Sun 25	3cm to 4cm 1in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow falling to resort level ( 1,164m 3,819ft ).	Max 3℃ 38°F Min -4℃ 24°F
Mon 26	Cloudy at altitude, light rain showers below.	Max 2℃ 35°F Min -13℃ 9°F
Tue 27	up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 1,518m 4,980ft to 1,210m 3,970ft , with rain below.	Max 6℃ 43°F Min -14℃ 8°F
Wed 28	13cm to 15cm 5in to 6in New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain below. Snow Line from 1,179m 3,868ft to resort level ( 1,164m 3,819ft ).	Max 2℃ 35°F Min -3℃ 26°F
Thu 29	1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 1,426m 4,678ft to resort level ( 1,164m 3,819ft ).	Max 6℃ 43°F Min -13℃ 9°F
Fri 30	8cm to 11cm 3in to 4in New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 1,256m 4,121ft to resort level ( 1,164m 3,819ft ).	Max 2℃ 36°F Min -2℃ 29°F

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.

Ensemble forecast for Les Contamines, France at 1,164m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Les Contamines

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Contamines
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
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.

Off-Piste Safety in Les Contamines

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Les Contamines, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.