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Grand Massif Snow Forecast - 19th January 2025

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Grand Massif Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Grand Massif

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This is the Snow Forecast for Grand Massif, France for 16 days from 19 January.

Updated 19 January 2025 15:36 AEDT.

Grand Massif Snow Forecast Highlights
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Grand Massif

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
19

Snow unlikely

FogClearFairClear

Fog first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.

Les Gets (12km from Grand Massif) is reporting “Hard” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Grand Massif Snow Report

Snow report from Les Gets (12km from Grand Massif)

Les Gets Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths100cm
Lower Snow Depths25cm
Snow ConditionsHard
Last Snow
15cm of Snow - 11 January
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Les Gets was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Grand Massif 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Grand Massif from OpenMeteo
Sun
19
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
Sat
25
WindSE F2
2,500m
-10℃
Fair
-8℃
Cloud
-6℃
Clear
-6℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-5℃
Light Snow
+23cm
1℃
Fair
-1℃
Clear
S F2SW F2
1,600m
1℃
Fair
1℃
Cloud
3℃
Clear
5℃
Lt Rain
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
7℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
700m
3℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
5℃
Clear
6℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Mixed
10℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 2,089m
to 1,889m

varying 2,059m
to 1,439m

1,409m

Max Town3℃5℃5℃6℃7℃8℃10℃
Min Town-4℃2℃0℃0℃3℃3℃3℃

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.

Grand Massif 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
19

Snow unlikely

FogClearFairClear

Fog first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
20

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
21

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
22

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,089m to 1,889m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

up to 23cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain.

Snow Line from 2,059m to 1,439m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

FogMixedFairClear

Fog first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
25

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

This Snow Forecast for Grand Massif, 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 Grand Massif, 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.

Grand Massif Snow Forecast updated at 15:36 AEDT, next update expected 21:00 AEDT.

Snow Forecast near Grand Massif

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Grand Massif
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Chamonix-21cm
La Clusaz-19cm
Samoëns-15cm
Les Carroz-14cm
Morillon-13cm
Sixt Fer à Cheval-13cm
Flaine-11cm
Avoriaz-10cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grand Massif

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grand Massif, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grand Massif, 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 Grand Massif 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 Grand Massif 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 Grand Massif 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.