Over the past week, Chamonix has experienced predominantly dry weather, with no snowfall recorded. The absence of fresh snow, combined with milder daytime temperatures which are above average for this time of the season, have led to a freeze-thaw cycle affecting the lower slopes. This has led to firmer conditions in the mornings and softer snow in the afternoons. The higher slopes have maintained better snow quality due to consistently colder temperatures.
What’s happening now
Today, the resort is enjoying fair weather with sunny intervals. Temperatures on the mountain vary from a low of -8°C at the summit to a high of +8°C in the valley. The freezing level is approximately 2,000 metres, ensuring that higher elevations preserve their snow cover. Winds are only light. The avalanche risk is currently moderate, rated between 2 to 3 out of 5, with extra caution needed around the colder, shady and north, north west and north east facing slopes.
What’s coming up in Chamonix
Looking ahead, the weather is expected to remain stable with no significant snowfall anticipated in the next few days. Friday and Saturday are forecast to be cloudy and overcast with mountain temperatures ranging from -10°C at the summit up to +7°C down at resort level. The moderate breeze Friday and Saturday is from a fohn wind which is bringing the mild conditions.
There maybe very light precipitation on Sunday morning. The freezing level will fluctuate between 1,800 and 2,200 metres for the next few days.
Tuesday is the earliest we can expect to see any snow and this should continue into Wednesday, over around 1,850m, but it’s a little earlier to predict this accurately.
