Les Houches Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Les Houches
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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Houches, France for 16 days from 23 March.
Updated 23 March 2025 14:36 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm 4in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Houches.
Forecast for today in Les Houches
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.
Les Houches is reporting “Soft Snow” with very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Les Houches Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 55cm 22in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 5cm 2in |
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow |
| Last Snow | 1cm - of Snow - 17 March |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Les Houches was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Les Houches 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 23 | Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,900m 6,234ft | 2℃ 36°F
| 2℃ 36°F
| 3℃ 38°F
 | 3℃ 37°F
| 6℃ 43°F
 | 8℃ 46°F
| 0℃ 32°F
 +9cm +3in
|
| 1,425m 4,675ft | 7℃ 44°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 9℃ 47°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 5℃ 40°F
+5cm +2in
|
| 950m 3,117ft | 12℃ 53°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 14℃ 56°F
| 14℃ 56°F
| 6℃ 44°F
|
| Snow Line | 1,749m 5,738ft | varying 1,659m 5,443ft | |||||
| Max Town | 12℃ 53°F | 11℃ 52°F | 12℃ 54°F | 12℃ 53°F | 14℃ 56°F | 14℃ 56°F | 6℃ 44°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 35°F | 3℃ 37°F | 4℃ 39°F | 4℃ 39°F | 2℃ 35°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.
Les Houches 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 12℃ 53°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
24
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then cloudy later.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Fog first, fair then clear sky, fog later.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 14℃ 56°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 14℃ 56°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then clear sky, clear spells later.
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 9cm up to 3in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,659m 5,443ft to 1,059m 3,474ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Les Houches, 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 Houches, 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 Houches Snow Forecast updated at 14:36 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Les Houches
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Houches
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Houches, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Houches, 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 Les Houches 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 Les Houches 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 Les Houches 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.