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Samoëns Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Samoëns Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Samoëns

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This is the Snow Forecast for Samoëns, France for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 20:39 AEST.

Samoëns 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 Samoëns.

Forecast for today in Samoëns

Max 11℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 12cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainCloud

Light rain, light rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,079m to 1,779m, with rain below.

Samoëns is reporting “Spring Snow” with 16cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Samoëns Snow Report

Samoëns Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths55cm
Lower Snow Depths2cm
Snow ConditionsSpring Snow
Last Snow
40cm of Snow - 17 April
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Samoëns 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Samoëns from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
2,500m
-1℃
Light Snow
+12cm
-2℃
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+3cm
0℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Mixed
6℃
Storm
1,610m
4℃
Light Snow
4℃
Fog
4℃
Snow
5℃
Cloud
8℃
Mixed
11℃
Mixed
13℃
Cloud
720m
11℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
13℃
Shwrs
16℃
Cloud
18℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,079m
to 1,779m

varying 2,199m
to 2,149m

varying 2,169m
to 1,689m

varying 1,869m
to 1,859m

varying 1,829m
to 1,779m

Max Town11℃10℃9℃10℃13℃16℃18℃
Min Town7℃7℃7℃6℃7℃7℃9℃

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.

Samoëns 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 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 12cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainCloud

Light rain, light rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,079m to 1,779m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,199m to 2,149m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 3cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudFog

Light rain, cloudy, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,169m to 1,689m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

FogCloudCloudFog

Fog, cloudy, fog later.

Max 13℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

ShwrsCloudLt RainFair

Rain showers first, cloudy then light rain showers, fair later.

Max 16℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudMixedFair

Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.

Max 18℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Samoëns, 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 Samoëns, 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.

Samoëns Snow Forecast updated at 20:39 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Samoëns

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Samoëns
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Chamonix16cm 36cm
Grand Massif27cm 30cm
Morillon16cm 18cm
Flaine15cm 17cm
Les Carroz15cm 16cm
Morzine15cm 16cm
La Clusaz13cm 13cm
Avoriaz10cm 10cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Samoëns

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