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 7 June.
Updated 07 June 2025 22:40 AEST.
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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 19℃
Min 13℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
07
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, thunderstorms then rain showers, cloudy later.
Chamonix (21km from Samoëns) is reporting “Spring Snow(High)” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Samoëns Snow Report
Snow report from Chamonix (21km from Samoëns)
| Upper Snow Depths | 240cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow High |
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| Sat 07 | Sun 08 | Mon 09 | Tue 10 | Wed 11 | Thu 12 | Fri 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,500m | 7℃
| 6℃
 | 12℃
| 15℃
 | 18℃
| 21℃
| 22℃
|
| 1,610m | 13℃
| 12℃
| 16℃
| 20℃
| 23℃
| 24℃
 | 26℃
|
| 720m | 19℃
| 18℃
| 21℃
| 24℃
| 28℃
| 28℃
| 30℃
|
| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 19℃ | 18℃ | 21℃ | 24℃ | 28℃ | 28℃ | 30℃ |
| Min Town | 13℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ | 13℃ | 16℃ | 18℃ | 18℃ |
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 19℃
Min 13℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
07
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, thunderstorms then rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 18℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.
Max 21℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
09
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 24℃
Min 13℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 24℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
10
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.
Max 28℃
Min 16℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 16℃ to daytime highs around 28℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 28℃
Min 18℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 18℃ to daytime highs around 28℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.
Max 30℃
Min 18℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 18℃ to daytime highs around 30℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
13
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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 22:40 AEST, next update expected 01:00 AEST.
Snow Forecast near Samoëns
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 23cm | 24cm |
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.