Snow report 12 December 2024
We did get the good dump of snow last weekend and it stayed really cold here in Chamonix, with sunny days! This means that the snow cannons can all run on the lower slopes to help build up the base that we have.
The next few days look changeable with a high pressure coming in from the West and the UK and air pressure rising up to Friday. This means more sunshine, very light winds and freezing temperatures at around 1500m.
Changing weather
Friday sees a weak low pressure so it will become cloudy and there is light snow showing in the forecast over the weekend, maybe as much as 8-10cm in some parts of the French Alps. Some of the snow could reach us by Friday night. Snowfall is possible on Sunday and the freezing temperature will drop to around 800m, before the new high pressure comes in.
Early next week
However the new high pressure is stronger and will bring warmer temperatures by Tuesday which will stay for a few days. Temperatures will be mild, getting up to as high as 8 - 10°C at 1200-1500m.
Looking ahead
By next weekend as the high moves away, the temperatures will drop right down again and light snow looks possible. Looking ahead, which is always hard to predict, but it looks like Santa may be bringing the Christmas gift of a much bigger snowfall from 23 December for a few days!
Happy holidays in Chamonix
We hope you all enjoy a great holiday time in Chamonix and the new snow that was predicted has arrived and that it's still snowing now. Like you, we're taking a little holiday breather for a couple of weeks from our usual snow updates and predictions... We’ll be back with our first snow report of the New Year on 3rd January and hoping that all of our new year wishes come true with mountains full of powder and bluebird days ahead.
If you’re an off-piste skier, make sure to always check the latest avalanche warnings as it’s still early season and although snow coverage looks good it could be thin in places and not yet compacted. (Scroll down the page to see today’s avalanche rating). Stay safe when off-piste, read our guide to avalanche safety.
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Planning ahead
Remember the resort will be busy over the Christmas and New Year holidays, so if you are looking to eat out on the mountain or in town, it’s a good idea to get that booked up early…
New Years Eve
If you are heading out to celebrate New Year’s Eve, book now! The bars and restaurants only have limited space, the resort will be full, and some restaurants are offering two sittings. You will find it difficult to get into places if you haven’t booked your restaurant in advance.
What’s going on in January
January is a fabulous time to ski in Chamonix. The snow is good, the slopes are quieter, accommodation is normally better value and flights are cheaper. It’s easier to get your favourite table in your preferred mountain restaurant in January. Check out what's on in January in Chamonix.
Updates
Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Chamonix. We will be updating this snow report page every Thursday from 3 January 2025 to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.
We need you!
If you're in Chamonix this week, we want to see your images, especially videos, of what you've been up to. So when you post to Facebook or Instagram, please tag us @SeeChamonix #seechamonix. Every week, we'll be posting our favourite videos and images here and sharing on our social media, along with our weekly resort snow report.
Happy New Year, here’s to a fabulous and very snowy 2025, we’ll see you out on the pistes!
