Champoussin Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Champoussin
This is the Snow and Weather for Champoussin from 16 February.
Updated 16 February 2026 18:41 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Champoussin.
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Champoussin Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Champoussin?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 26cm 10in |
| Next 48 Hours | 49cm 19in |
| Next 7 Days | 84cm 33in |
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Forecast for today in Champoussin
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
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18cm to 26cm 7in to 10in New Snow
Heavy snow early, then heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,402m 4,600ft to resort level ( 1,310m 4,298ft ).
Forecast times for Champoussin are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 16 February 2026 22:43 UTC
Powder Possible :- 49cm 19in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Champoussin over the next 2 days.
Champoussin is reporting "hard".*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Champoussin Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 183cm 72in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 157cm 62in |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Last Snow | 16 February |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +9cm +4in |
| Pistes Open | (55%) |
| Lifts Open | 132 Lifts |
Ski area reported to be open, with 132 lifts running.
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| Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | ||||||
| 2,350m 7,710ft | -4℃ 24°F
+26cm +10in
| -8℃ 18°F
+17cm +7in
| -3℃ 27°F
+6cm +2in
| -6℃ 22°F
+21cm +8in
| -5℃ 24°F
+9cm +4in
| -3℃ 26°F
 +5cm +2in
| 0℃ 32°F
 |
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,830m 6,004ft | -1℃ 30°F
+26cm +10in
| -4℃ 24°F
+17cm +7in
| 0℃ 33°F
+6cm +2in
| -2℃ 28°F
+21cm +8in
| -1℃ 30°F
+9cm +4in
| 0℃ 32°F
+5cm +2in
| 3℃ 38°F
|
| 1,310m 4,298ft | 2℃ 36°F
+18cm +7in
| -1℃ 31°F
+14cm +5in
| 4℃ 38°F
 +4cm +2in
| 2℃ 35°F
+18cm +7in
| 2℃ 35°F
+7cm +3in
| 3℃ 38°F
+2cm +1in
| 7℃ 44°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,402m 4,600ft | 1,310m 4,298ft | varying 1,618m 5,308ft | varying 1,325m 4,347ft | 1,310m 4,298ft | varying 1,572m 5,157ft | 1,387m 4,551ft |
| Max Town | 2℃ 36°F | -1℃ 31°F | 4℃ 38°F | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 35°F | 3℃ 38°F | 7℃ 44°F |
| Min Town | -2℃ 28°F | -4℃ 24°F | -6℃ 20°F | -2℃ 29°F | -1℃ 30°F | -1℃ 29°F | 1℃ 33°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 Champoussin
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portes du Soleil | 121cm 48in | 204cm 80in | |||||||
| Argentière | 53cm 21in | 100cm 39in | |||||||
| St Gervais Mont-Blanc | 49cm 19in | 90cm 35in | |||||||
| Les Crosets | 49cm 19in | 85cm 34in | |||||||
| Morillon | 46cm 18in | 85cm 33in | |||||||
| Samoëns | 46cm 18in | 85cm 34in | |||||||
| Champéry | 49cm 19in | 84cm 33in | |||||||
| Chamonix | 41cm 16in | 83cm 33in |
Snow Reliability
Snow reliability at Champoussin is generally high, with average snow depths reaching 150 cm during peak season. To stay updated on current conditions, check the latest snow information on J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Champoussin
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Champoussin, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Champoussin, 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 Champoussin 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 Champoussin 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 Champoussin 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.