Chamrousse Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Chamrousse
This is the Snow Forecast for Chamrousse, France for 16 days from 11 November.
Updated 11 November 2025 21:34 AEDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Chamrousse.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Chamrousse Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Chamrousse?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | - |
Forecast for today in Chamrousse
Max 11℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, clear sky later.
Alpe d'Huez (near Chamrousse) is reporting “Hard” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Chamrousse Snow Report
Snow report from Alpe d'Huez (near Chamrousse)
| Upper Snow Depths | 200cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
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| Tue 11 | Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||
| 2,250m | 6℃
| 9℃
 | 11℃
| 10℃
| 6℃
| 9℃
 | 8℃
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 1,835m | 8℃
| 12℃
| 14℃
| 13℃
| 9℃
| 12℃
| 11℃
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,420m | 11℃
| 14℃
| 17℃
| 16℃
| 12℃
| 12℃
| 12℃
|
| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 11℃ | 14℃ | 17℃ | 16℃ | 12℃ | 12℃ | 12℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 6℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ |
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.
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.
Max 11℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 14℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
Max 17℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, fair later.
Max 16℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 12℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Light rain, fair, cloudy later.
Max 12℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light rain then light rain showers, rain later.
Max 12℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Light rain first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
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 trail 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 21:34 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Chamrousse
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | - | 42cm | |||||||
| La Grave | - | 40cm | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | - | 31cm | |||||||
| Vaujany | - | 23cm | |||||||
| Albiez Montrond | - | 5cm | |||||||
| Alpe du Grand Serre | - | 1cm | |||||||
| Autrans | - | 1cm |
Snow Reliability
Chamrousse enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 80 to 150 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow information, visit J2Ski for updates on snowfall and snowmelt.
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, know the Avalanche Risk Level, 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.