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Champex-Lac Snow Forecast - 22nd January 2025

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Champex-Lac Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Champex-Lac

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This is the Snow Forecast for Champex-Lac, Switzerland for 16 days from 22 January.

Updated 22 January 2025 10:35 UTC.

Champex-Lac Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected23 January
Next Snow Amount4cm2in
Next 48 Hours6cm2in
Next 7 Days20cm8in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Champex-Lac.

Forecast for today in Champex-Lac

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
22

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Champex-Lac is reporting "hard / powder".

Champex-Lac Snow Report

Champex-Lac Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths190cm75in
Lower Snow Depths60cm24in
Snow Conditionshard powder
Last Snow12 January
Pistes Open (93%)
Lifts Open4 Lifts

Champex-Lac 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Champex-Lac from OpenMeteo
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
Sat
25
Sun
26
Mon
27
Tue
28
WindSW F2S F3S F3SE F4
2,200m7,218ft
-1℃30°F
Mixed
-1℃30°F
Snow
+6cm+2in
0℃33°F
Mixed
-1℃30°F
Cloud
-3℃27°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm+2in
0℃33°F
Cloud
0℃32°F
Light Snow
+9cm+4in
SW F2S F3S F2SE F3
1,850m6,070ft
1℃33°F
Cloud
0℃33°F
Snow
+4cm+2in
4℃40°F
Mixed
4℃38°F
Mixed
1℃34°F
Light Snow
+1cm+1in
6℃42°F
Cloud
4℃40°F
Light Snow
+9cm+4in
SE F2
1,500m4,921ft
4℃38°F
Cloud
4℃38°F
Light Snow
8℃47°F
Mixed
6℃43°F
Cloud
5℃40°F
Light Snow
7℃45°F
Cloud
6℃42°F
Snow
+8cm+3in
Snow Line

varying 1,779m5,837ft
to 1,500m4,921ft

varying 2,039m6,690ft
to 1,500m4,921ft

varying 2,019m6,624ft
to 1,500m4,921ft

Max Town4℃38°F4℃38°F8℃47°F6℃43°F5℃40°F7℃45°F6℃42°F
Min Town0℃31°F-1℃29°F0℃31°F4℃39°F0℃33°F3℃37°F-1℃30°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.

Champex-Lac 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

Wed
22

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

up to 6cmup to 2in New Snow

CloudLt Snow ShwrsSnowClear

Cloudy first, light snow showers then snow showers, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 1,779m5,837ft to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedCloud

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
25

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
26

up to 5cmup to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLight SnowMixedCloud

Light rain first, light snow then clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,039m6,690ft to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
27

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
28

8cm to 9cm3in to 4in New Snow

Light SnowSnowSnowCloud

Light snow first, heavy snow showers then snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,019m6,624ft to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Champex-Lac, 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 Champex-Lac, 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.

Champex-Lac Snow Forecast updated at 10:35 UTC, next update expected 16:00 UTC.

Snow Forecast near Champex-Lac

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Champex-Lac
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Chamonix36cm14in 53cm21in
Morzine25cm10in 45cm18in
Samoëns23cm9in 43cm17in
Avoriaz15cm6in 34cm13in
Flaine18cm7in 34cm13in
Les Gets10cm4in 26cm10in
Les Houches4cm2in 21cm8in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Champex-Lac

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