Snow Report 30th March 2023

Imprint: By Caro Blackwell, Updated 2 April 2026

In the last week we have seen yet more changeable and unsettled weather in Chamonix. We did get the promised cooler temperatures and great snowfall which was fabulous, some resorts in the Northern Alps enjoyed as much as 50cms of fresh new snow. We were rewarded with sunshine after the snow for a couple of fabulous days, then it warmed up and rained on the lower slopes and now it looks grey and cloudy, threatening showers today and the freezing level is hovering around 2400m. But that will all change again this weekend!

In Chamonix the freezing level has been high for a few days but we are in for a couple of stormy turbulent days from Friday. A pressure gradient is developing due to an approaching depression which will cause a temporary foehn, bringing with it a large amount of snow, winds at high altitude and much lower temperatures again!

Colder air will flow in, turning more to the north west so the freezing level will come down to 850 metres over the weekend meaning the lower slopes will benefit from this latest snowfall too. Currently we are forecast to receive up to 95cms of snow in Chamonix starting on Friday and continuing over the weekend followed by a sunny day on Monday to enjoy the new fresh snow! It looks likely to stay cold for a few days after the weekend's snow which is good news for a great skiing week!

This amount of new snow falling on an already weak base layer is a recipe for considerable avalanche risk, and winds up high will exacerbate this, so take great care and heed the warnings in resort if you are considering venturing off-piste.

New closing date for Brevent announced: The Brevent ski area will now close one week later on the 23rd April instead of 16th April.

Such a great video below spring skiing in Chamonix and cool shot above from cg out in Le Tour

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Ski in April in Chamonix

Fancy some spring and Easter skiing? April is a great month to enjoy the slopes in Chamonix. Skiing in a t-shirt, long lunches on sunny terraces, longer days on the mountains, apres ski way before sunset…what’s not to like? Oh and don’t forget your sunscreen!

Read our guide to April in Chamonix

longer sunnier days
lunch on warm outdoor terraces
great end of season deals
Easter events in Chamonix for all the family
après ski in the sunshine too!

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Updates

If you head to the bottom of this page, you can see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams, real time photos from Chamonix. We will be updating this snow report page every Thursday, so check back in with us to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast each week.

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Have a great week, we'll see you out there!

Ski Hire in Chamonix

Salomon

Location
Chamonix

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the NetSki Salomon store!
Munari Sport

Location
Les Houches

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the NetSki Munari Sports store!
Serge Cachat Sports

Location
Les Houches

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the Skiset Serge Cachat Sports store!
La Ginabelle Centre

Location
Chamonix

No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your first skiing day.
Technique Extreme

Location
Chamonix

The rental shop SKI REPUBLIC de Chamonix is ideally located: as you arrive in resort head for the ski lift l'Aiguille du Midi, where you will find a street of the same name, the shop is 50m downhill from the ski lift, with many parking spaces available for you to load up your equipment.
Argentière Centre

Location
Argentiere

Ski hire shop located in the heart of the village of Argentière. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!

Ski Schools in Chamonix

Group ski lessons

This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
Private ski lessons

Operating across the valley, this world-class team of ski instructors is available at all meeting points in Chamonix.
Private ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
Group ski lessons

The perfect choice for group ski lessons in the Chamonix Valley if you're staying in Vallorcine, Le Tour or Montroc, or would like to discover the beautiful Balme ski area at the top end of the valley.
Group ski lessons

This ski school welcomes everyone from beginners to experts in group classes.
Private ski lessons

This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.

Airport Transfers in Chamonix

Private and shared airport transfers

This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
Mont Blanc Transfers

This company provides private transfers in fully electric vehicles around the Chamonix valley, operating from airports and train stations to the ski resorts.
Private airport transfers

The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
Private airport transfers

From the airport to the slopes, they handle the rest. Geneva's most trusted private ski transfers.
Private and shared airport transfers

This company offers two great value shuttle services as well as a private service from Geneva and Lyon Airports to the Chamonix Valley. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.

Winter Things To Do in Chamonix

See our Activity Guide

Guided snowshoeing

Location
Chamonix

Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
Snowshoe guided walks

Explore the fantastic natural scenery around Vallorcine, Le Tour and Montroc by going off the beaten track on snowshoes!
Guided off-piste Vallée Blanche

Location
Chamonix

Chamonix Mont Blanc Guides specialise in high mountain guiding, skiing and alpinism. Based in the Chamonix Valley, at the foot of the Mont Blanc range, they have all the experience and expertise to make your dream adventure become a reality.
Heliskiing/boarding

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
Helicopter tours

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
Mer de Glace glacier hike

Location
Chamonix

Experience one of the best known glaciers in the Alps, safe in the hands of an experienced local guide.