Megève Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Megève
This is the Snow and Weather for Megève from 7 February.
Updated 06 February 2026 19:12 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Megève.
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Megève Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Megève?
| Next Snow Expected | 10 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 8cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 81cm 32in |
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Forecast for today in Megève
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -8℃ 17°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ 17°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Megève are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 07 February 2026 01:35 UTC
Powder Possible :- 23cm 9in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Megève over the next 4 days.
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ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Megève Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 137cm 54in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm 20in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Pistes Open | 190 Pistes (94%) |
Ski area reported to be open, with 190 runs available.
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| Sat 07 | Sun 08 | Mon 09 | Tue 10 | Wed 11 | Thu 12 | Fri 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,350m 7,710ft | -4℃ 25°F
| -4℃ 24°F
| -4℃ 25°F
| -3℃ 27°F
 +11cm +4in
| -3℃ 26°F
+19cm +8in
| -5℃ 23°F
 +31cm +12in
| -8℃ 17°F
+19cm +7in
|
| 1,700m 5,577ft | 2℃ 35°F
| 4℃ 38°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 3℃ 38°F
+8cm +3in
| 3℃ 37°F
+15cm +6in
| 1℃ 34°F
+27cm +10in
| -2℃ 28°F
+21cm +8in
|
| 1,050m 3,445ft | 6℃ 42°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 6℃ 43°F
+2cm +1in
| 7℃ 44°F
 | 4℃ 39°F
 +4cm +2in
| 1℃ 34°F
+11cm +4in
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,727m 5,666ft | varying 1,758m 5,768ft | varying 1,388m 4,554ft | 1,050m 3,445ft | |||
| Max Town | 6℃ 42°F | 7℃ 44°F | 7℃ 44°F | 6℃ 43°F | 7℃ 44°F | 4℃ 39°F | 1℃ 34°F |
| Min Town | -8℃ 17°F | -9℃ 16°F | -8℃ 17°F | -5℃ 22°F | 3℃ 38°F | 0℃ 32°F | -1℃ 29°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 Megève
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentière | - | 89cm 35in | |||||||
| Les Contamines | - | 84cm 33in | |||||||
| St Gervais Mont-Blanc | - | 84cm 33in | |||||||
| Chamonix | - | 73cm 29in | |||||||
| Le Tour | - | 75cm 30in | |||||||
| Flaine | - | 72cm 28in | |||||||
| Les Houches | - | 68cm 27in | |||||||
| La Clusaz | - | 68cm 27in |
Snow Reliability
Megève typically enjoys reliable snow conditions with an average snow depth of 150 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates on snowfall and conditions.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Megève
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Megève, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Megève, 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 Megève 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 Megève 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 Megève 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.