Samoëns Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Samoëns
This is the Snow Forecast for Samoëns, France for 16 days from 15 November.
Updated 16 November 2025 01:36 AEDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Samoëns.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Samoëns Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Samoëns?
| Next Snow Expected | 20 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 17cm |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm |
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Forecast for today in Samoëns
Max 16℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, fair then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,329m to 2,299m, with rain below.
Samoëns has 17cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Samoëns Snow Report
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| Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,500m | 5℃
 +1cm
| -1℃
 +5cm
| -3℃
 +12cm
| -4℃
 | -4℃
 | -5℃
+1cm
| -6℃
|
| 1,610m | 11℃
| 7℃
 | 4℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 1℃
| 0℃
+1cm
| -1℃
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| NE F2 | |||||||
| 720m | 16℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
| 4℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
| 2℃
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| Snow Line | varying 2,329m | varying 2,339m | varying 1,889m | varying 1,009m | |||
| Max Town | 16℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ |
| Min Town | 7℃ | 7℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ |
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 16℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, fair then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,329m to 2,299m, 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
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 5cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,339m to 2,029m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 12cm New Snow
Rain showers, light rain showers, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,889m to 1,279m, with rain below.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, fog later.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
20
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow, clear spells, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,009m to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then 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 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.
Samoëns Snow Forecast updated at 01:36 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Samoëns
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 27cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Grand Massif | 28cm | 30cm | |||||||
| Morillon | 20cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Flaine | 14cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Morzine | 17cm | 19cm | |||||||
| La Clusaz | 15cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Les Carroz | 12cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Sixt Fer à Cheval | 12cm | 16cm |
Snow Reliability
Samoëns typically sees a snow depth of 100 to 300 cm during peak season, with regular snowfall ensuring good conditions. For the latest updates on snow quality, check J2Ski for reliable information.
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.