We’ve had a week of changeable weather last week in Chamonix, with light snow on Tuesday over around 1,600m, which helped improve the piste conditions. Temperatures have remained fairly cold, staying well below freezing over about 1,800m, creating freeze thaw conditions. We have been experiencing fog and cloud cover with only limited glimpses of the sun.
What’s happening now
Currently we have light snow falling, around 12cm expected today, adding a little extra fresh snow to the pistes. The freezing level is around 1,300m, but will drop right down by the end of tomorrow. Winds are light, the visibility is mixed, but the light is quite flat. Temperatures will really drop tonight down to around -10°C, but it will feel colder.
The avalanche risk is moderate (2-3/5), so it’s important to stay cautious, particularly off-piste where the snowpack may still be unstable.
Looking ahead
Friday is by far the coldest day this week, with temperatures down to -12°C, but due to the light to moderate breeze it will feel much colder. This unsettled weather will be over by the end of tomorrow and the next few days are looking dry with a mix of mainly sunshine and a little cloud. This is due to a continental high pressure area, which is gradually moving east
Temperatures will range from around +3°C down to -6°C, with the freezing level sitting between 1,100m and 2,000m. There’s no significant snowfall in the forecast at the moment, but conditions should stay good thanks to the recent snow and cold nights. Winds will be light and you can expect crisp mornings and bluebird ski days. Don’t forget your sunglasses!
