Les Pleiades Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Les Pleiades
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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Pleiades, Switzerland for 16 days from 13 March.
Updated 13 March 2025 15:39 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 23 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 2cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Pleiades.
Forecast for today in Les Pleiades
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Light snow at altitude early, then cloudy later.
Les Pleiades has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Les Pleiades Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 26 February |
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,348m | 2℃
 | 1℃
+1cm
| 3℃
 | 1℃
 | 3℃
| 9℃
 | 10℃
|
| 1,198m | 3℃
| 2℃
+1cm
| 4℃
| 2℃
| 4℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,048m | 4℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
| 2℃
| 4℃
| 8℃
| 9℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,089m | varying 1,049m | 1,048m | 1,048m | |||
| Max Town | 4℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ | 8℃ | 9℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -1℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | -2℃ | -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.
Les Pleiades 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 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Light snow at altitude early, then cloudy later.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,049m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 2℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Snow showers first, light snow then light rain, drizzle later.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fog then cloudy, fair later.
Max 8℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Les Pleiades, Switzerland 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 Les Pleiades, 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.
Les Pleiades Snow Forecast updated at 15:39 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Les Pleiades
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoriaz | 13cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Les Gets | 9cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Thollon-les-Mémises | 11cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Châtel | 8cm | 11cm | |||||||
| La Chapelle d'Abondance | 7cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Morzine | 6cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 4cm | 6cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Pleiades
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Pleiades, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Pleiades, 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 Les Pleiades 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 Les Pleiades 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 Les Pleiades 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.