Chamonix moves into mid March with the Mont Blanc massif still looking impressively wintery above the valley. The high alpine terrain around Grands Montets, Brévent and the Aiguille du Midi continues to hold a solid snowpack, while the valley floor is beginning to show the first signs of spring. With longer days and more sunshine appearing, the atmosphere in town feels lively but the skiing across the higher areas remains reliable.
Snow and Weather Summary
Current snow depths are around 60 to 80 cm at resort level in the valley around 1035 metres, with between 180 and 230 cm reported on the upper slopes above 2500 metres. The highest terrain across the Grands Montets sector and the glacier areas accessed from the Aiguille du Midi continue to hold the deepest and most stable snowpack. Around 5 to 10 cm of fresh snow fell across the upper mountain recently which has helped refresh exposed slopes and improve the overall surface conditions at altitude.
Temperatures have ranged from minus 11 to minus 5 degrees on the highest slopes and between zero and plus 6 degrees in the valley depending on sunshine. The freezing level has been fluctuating between roughly 1900 and 2300 metres during the day but drops overnight which allows the upper pistes to refreeze and maintain good quality after grooming. Winds have occasionally been moderate on the highest ridges but conditions across most lift accessed terrain have remained stable.
On piste, the best skiing is found above 2000 metres where the snow remains firm and grippy for much of the day. The slopes around Grands Montets and the higher terrain in the Brévent Flégère area are holding particularly well. Lower runs closer to the valley ski best earlier in the day before softening slightly during sunnier afternoons.
