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Chamrousse Snow Forecast - 30th January 2025

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Chamrousse Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Chamrousse

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This is the Snow Forecast for Chamrousse, France for 16 days from 30 January.

Updated 30 January 2025 22:38 UTC.

Chamrousse Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected31 January
Next Snow Amount9cm3in
Next 48 Hours11cm4in
Next 7 Days11cm4in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Chamrousse

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
30

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

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Updated 30 January 2025 22:42 UTC

Powder Possible :- 10cm4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Chamrousse over the next 2 days.

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Chamrousse Snow Report

Chamrousse Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths135cm53in
Lower Snow Depths60cm24in
Snow Conditions-
Pistes Open47 Pistes (90%)

Chamrousse 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Chamrousse from OpenMeteo
Thu
30
Fri
31
Sat
01
Sun
02
Mon
03
Tue
04
Wed
05
WindSE F2
2,250m7,382ft
-2℃29°F
Cloud
-4℃24°F
Snow
+9cm+4in
-2℃28°F
Fair
+1cm+1in
-1℃30°F
Clear
0℃32°F
Clear
2℃35°F
Clear
3℃37°F
Clear
SE F2
1,835m6,020ft
1℃34°F
Cloud
-2℃29°F
Snow
+9cm+3in
1℃33°F
Fair
+1cm+1in
2℃35°F
Clear
3℃37°F
Clear
4℃40°F
Clear
6℃42°F
Clear
1,420m4,659ft
3℃38°F
Cloud
0℃33°F
Snow
+7cm+3in
1℃33°F
Fair
+2cm+1in
4℃38°F
Clear
3℃38°F
Clear
5℃42°F
Clear
6℃42°F
Clear
Snow Line

1,420m4,659ft

1,420m4,659ft

Max Town3℃38°F0℃33°F1℃33°F4℃38°F3℃38°F5℃42°F6℃42°F
Min Town1℃33°F-2℃28°F-3℃26°F-3℃27°F-4℃25°F-1℃29°F0℃31°F

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.

Chamrousse 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

Thu
30

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
31

7cm to 9cm3in to 4in New Snow

MixedLt Snow ShwrsLight SnowSnow

Clear spells first, light snow showers then light snow, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
01

1cm to 2cm1in New Snow

SnowFairMixedFair

Snow showers first, fair then clear spells, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
02

Snow unlikely

FairFairClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
03

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
04

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Chamrousse, 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 Chamrousse, 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.

Chamrousse Snow Forecast updated at 22:38 UTC, next update expected 01:00 UTC.

Snow Forecast near Chamrousse

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Chamrousse
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Alpe d'Huez6cm2in 6cm2in
Les Deux Alpes4cm1in 4cm1in
Vaujany4cm2in 4cm2in
Albiez Montrond2cm1in 2cm1in
Alpe du Grand Serre1cm- 1cm-
Autrans1cm- 1cm-
La Grave1cm- 1cm-

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chamrousse

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