Saint-Cergue Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Saint-Cergue
This is the Snow and Weather for Saint-Cergue from 23 January.
Updated 23 January 2026 02:13 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Saint-Cergue.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Saint-Cergue Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Saint-Cergue?
| Next Snow Expected | 23 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 12cm 5in |
| Next 48 Hours | 14cm 6in |
| Next 7 Days | 43cm 17in |
Forecast for today in Saint-Cergue
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
23
10cm to 12cm 4in to 5in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 1,216m 3,990ft to resort level ( 1,047m 3,435ft ).
Forecast times for Saint-Cergue are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 January 2026 02:20 UTC
Powder Possible :- 14cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Saint-Cergue over the next 2 days.
Saint-Cergue is reporting "hard / wet".*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Saint-Cergue Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 8cm 3in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 5cm 2in |
| Snow Conditions | hard wet |
| Last Snow | 11 January |
| Pistes Open | (100%) |
| Lifts Open | 5 Lifts |
All runs are open, but only 5 of {1} lifts are running.
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| Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thu 29 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 1,680m 5,512ft | -1℃ 30°F
 +12cm +5in
| 0℃ 33°F
| -2℃ 29°F
+2cm +1in
| -4℃ 25°F
+1cm +1in
| 0℃ 31°F
 +9cm +3in
| -3℃ 26°F
+12cm +5in
| -3℃ 27°F
+2cm +1in
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 1,364m 4,473ft | 1℃ 33°F
+12cm +5in
| 2℃ 36°F
| 0℃ 33°F
+2cm +1in
| -2℃ 29°F
+1cm
| 2℃ 35°F
+9cm +3in
| -1℃ 29°F
+12cm +5in
| -1℃ 31°F
+2cm +1in
|
| 1,047m 3,435ft | 3℃ 37°F
+10cm +4in
| 2℃ 35°F
| 1℃ 34°F
+2cm +1in
| 0℃ 33°F
+2cm +1in
| 1℃ 34°F
+7cm +3in
| 0℃ 32°F
+10cm +4in
| 1℃ 33°F
+2cm +1in
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,216m 3,990ft | 1,047m 3,435ft | 1,047m 3,435ft | 1,047m 3,435ft | 1,047m 3,435ft | 1,047m 3,435ft | 1,047m 3,435ft |
| Max Town | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 35°F | 1℃ 34°F | 0℃ 33°F | 1℃ 34°F | 0℃ 32°F | 1℃ 33°F |
| Min Town | -1℃ 30°F | -5℃ 23°F | -4℃ 25°F | -5℃ 22°F | -5℃ 22°F | -6℃ 20°F | -8℃ 18°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 Saint-Cergue
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois d'Amont | 10cm 4in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Mijoux-Lélex-La Faucille | 10cm 4in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Lamoura | 12cm 5in | 40cm 16in | |||||||
| Bellevaux-Hirmentaz | 8cm 3in | 39cm 15in | |||||||
| Métabief - Mont d'Or | 6cm 2in | 35cm 14in | |||||||
| Foncine Le Haut | 1cm - | 5cm 2in |
Snow Reliability
Saint-Cergue typically enjoys a dependable snow cover, with average snow depths reaching up to 100 cm during peak winter months. To ensure the best conditions, check the latest snow reports on J2Ski before your visit.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saint-Cergue
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Saint-Cergue, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Saint-Cergue, 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 Saint-Cergue 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 Saint-Cergue 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 Saint-Cergue 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.