Samoëns Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Samoëns
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This is the Snow Forecast for Samoëns, France for 16 days from 15 March.
Updated 15 March 2025 04:34 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm 3in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Samoëns.
Forecast for today in Samoëns
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,049m 3,442ft to resort level.
Samoëns is reporting “Fresh Snow” with 6cm 2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Samoëns Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 121cm 48in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 40cm 16in |
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow |
| Last Snow | 21cm 8in of Snow - 14 March |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Samoëns was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Samoëns 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SE F3 | |||||
| 2,500m 8,202ft | -5℃ 23°F
+3cm +1in
| -7℃ 20°F
 +2cm +1in
| -2℃ 29°F
 | 0℃ 32°F
| 1℃ 33°F
| 1℃ 35°F
| 0℃ 32°F
+1cm
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,610m 5,282ft | 0℃ 32°F
+4cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
+2cm +1in
| 3℃ 36°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 9℃ 47°F
|
| 720m 2,362ft | 7℃ 44°F
| 6℃ 42°F
+1cm
| 7℃ 44°F
 | 11℃ 51°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 15℃ 58°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,049m 3,442ft | 720m 2,362ft | varying 2,459m 8,068ft | varying 2,179m 7,149ft | |||
| Max Town | 7℃ 44°F | 6℃ 42°F | 7℃ 44°F | 11℃ 51°F | 12℃ 54°F | 14℃ 57°F | 15℃ 58°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 34°F | 0℃ 32°F | 0℃ 32°F | 2℃ 35°F | 1℃ 35°F | 4℃ 38°F | 9℃ 47°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.
Samoëns 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 7℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,049m 3,442ft to resort level.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fog, clear spells later.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 1℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 4℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 9℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
21
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,179m 7,149ft to 2,169m 7,116ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Samoëns, 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 Samoëns, 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.
Samoëns Snow Forecast updated at 04:34 UTC, next update expected 07:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Samoëns
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Massif | 12cm 5in | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| La Clusaz | 7cm 3in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Morillon | 5cm 2in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Sixt Fer à Cheval | 7cm 3in | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Chamonix | 3cm 1in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Avoriaz | 6cm 2in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Flaine | 3cm 1in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Morzine | 5cm 2in | 7cm 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Samoëns
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Samoëns, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Samoëns, 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 Samoëns 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 Samoëns 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 Samoëns 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.