Les Paccots Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Les Paccots
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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Paccots, Switzerland for 16 days from 13 March.
Updated 13 March 2025 16:34 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 7cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm 4in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Paccots.
Forecast for today in Les Paccots
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
1cm to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,249m 4,098ft to resort level.
Thollon-les-Mémises ( 23km 14 miles from Les Paccots) is reporting “Soft Snow” with 7cm 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Les Paccots Snow Report
Snow report from Thollon-les-Mémises ( 23km 14 miles from Les Paccots)
| Upper Snow Depths | 86cm 34in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 86cm 34in |
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow |
| Last Snow | 11cm 4in of Snow - 13 March |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Thollon-les-Mémises was reported as 1 (Low Risk) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Les Paccots 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | ||||||
| 1,860m 6,102ft | -2℃ 28°F
 +7cm +3in
| -3℃ 27°F
| -1℃ 30°F
| -2℃ 28°F
+3cm +1in
| 1℃ 34°F
| 5℃ 41°F
 | 6℃ 43°F
|
| SW F3 | |||||||
| 1,461m 4,792ft | 0℃ 32°F
+6cm +3in
| 0℃ 31°F
| 1℃ 35°F
| 1℃ 33°F
+3cm +1in
| 4℃ 39°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 9℃ 48°F
|
| SW F2 | NE F2 | ||||||
| 1,061m 3,481ft | 4℃ 39°F
+1cm
| 3℃ 37°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 2℃ 36°F
 +2cm +1in
| 5℃ 40°F
| 8℃ 45°F
| 10℃ 49°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,249m 4,098ft | 1,061m 3,481ft | varying 1,149m 3,770ft | 1,061m 3,481ft | |||
| Max Town | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 37°F | 3℃ 38°F | 2℃ 36°F | 5℃ 40°F | 8℃ 45°F | 10℃ 49°F |
| Min Town | 0℃ 31°F | -1℃ 31°F | 0℃ 32°F | 0℃ 31°F | -1℃ 31°F | -2℃ 29°F | -1℃ 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.
Les Paccots 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℃ 39°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
1cm to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,249m 4,098ft to resort level.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow
Snow showers first, light snow showers then light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
Max 8℃ 45°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 8℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Freezing fog early, then clear sky later.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Les Paccots, 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 Paccots, 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 Paccots Snow Forecast updated at 16:34 UTC, next update expected 22:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Les Paccots
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoriaz | 11cm 4in | 14cm 6in | |||||||
| Thollon-les-Mémises | 9cm 4in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| La Chapelle d'Abondance | 6cm 2in | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Montreux | 7cm 3in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Châtel | 6cm 2in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Villars - Gryon | 4cm 1in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Gstaad Mountain Rides | 2cm 1in | 4cm 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Paccots
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Paccots, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Paccots, 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 Paccots 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 Paccots 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 Paccots 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.