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Chamrousse Snow Forecast - 5th January 2025

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Chamrousse Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Chamrousse

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Chamrousse, France for 16 days from 5 January.

Updated 05 January 2025 17:32 AEDT.

Chamrousse Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 January
Next Snow Amount12cm
Next 48 Hours13cm
Next 7 Days50cm
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Forecast for today in Chamrousse

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
05

Snow unlikely

ShwrsMixedMixedClear

Rain showers, clear spells, clear sky later.

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Updated 05 January 2025 17:39 AEDT

Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Chamrousse over the next 2 days.

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Chamrousse Snow Report

Chamrousse Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths150cm
Lower Snow Depths95cm
Snow Conditions-
Pistes Open43 Pistes (79%)

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Chamrousse from OpenMeteo
Sun
05
Mon
06
Tue
07
Wed
08
Thu
09
Fri
10
Sat
11
WindS F4S F2SW F2
2,250m
3℃
Mixed
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+12cm
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+13cm
-1℃
Snow
+7cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
1℃
Snow
+11cm
S F4S F2SW F2
1,835m
6℃
Mixed
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+12cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
2℃
Snow
+5cm
2℃
Mixed
4℃
Snow
S F3
1,420m
9℃
Mixed
9℃
Cloud
+2cm
2℃
Fair
8℃
Cloud
4℃
Light Snow
4℃
Mixed
5℃
Rain
Snow Line

varying 1,499m
to 1,420m

varying 1,549m
to 1,420m

varying 1,999m
to 1,639m

varying 1,829m
to 1,420m

varying 2,199m
to 1,979m

varying 2,249m
to 1,819m

Max Town9℃9℃2℃8℃4℃4℃5℃
Min Town6℃-1℃-4℃2℃-5℃-5℃2℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Snow Forecast at a glance

Snow Forecast by day for Chamrousse
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Snow
to
base
Snow
to
base
Snow
to
1,639m
Snow
to
base
Snow
to
1,979m
Snow
to
1,819m

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Chamrousse.

Chamrousse Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
05

Snow unlikely

ShwrsMixedMixedClear

Rain showers, clear spells, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
06

2cm to 12cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudSnow

Cloudy early, then snow later.

Snow Line from 1,499m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
07

up to 1cm New Snow

FairFairMixedSnow

Fair, clear spells, snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,549m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
08

up to 13cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudLt Rain

Light rain, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,999m to 1,639m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
09

up to 7cm New Snow

CloudLt RainSnowCloud

Cloudy first, light rain then snow, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,829m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
10

up to 7cm New Snow

FairMixedMixedShwrs

Fair, clear spells, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,199m to 1,979m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
11

up to 11cm New Snow

RainShwrsLt RainMixed

Rain first, rain showers then light rain showers, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,249m to 1,819m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Chamrousse, France gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Chamrousse, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Chamrousse Snow Forecast updated at 17:32 AEDT, next update expected 20:00 AEDT.

Snow Forecast near Chamrousse

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chamrousse

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Chamrousse, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Chamrousse, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Chamrousse is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Chamrousse will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Chamrousse for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.