Avoriaz Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Avoriaz
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This is the Snow Forecast for Avoriaz, France for 16 days from 14 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 06:31 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 16cm |
| Next 7 Days | 32cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Avoriaz.
Forecast for today in Avoriaz
Max 14℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
14
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.
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Updated 15 April 2025 06:39 NZST
Powder Possible :- 19cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Avoriaz over the next 3 days.
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Avoriaz Snow Report
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| Mon 14 | Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,280m | 5℃
 | 6℃
| 1℃
 +16cm
| -3℃
 +15cm
| 0℃
 +1cm
| 6℃
| 2℃
 |
| 1,690m | 10℃
| 10℃
| 5℃
+6cm
| 1℃
+12cm
| 5℃
+1cm
| 11℃
| 6℃
|
| 1,100m | 14℃
| 15℃
| 8℃
| 4℃
+8cm
| 8℃
 +1cm
| 13℃
| 9℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,999m | varying 1,249m | varying 1,169m | ||||
| Max Town | 14℃ | 15℃ | 8℃ | 4℃ | 8℃ | 13℃ | 9℃ |
| Min Town | 8℃ | 9℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 6℃ |
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.
Avoriaz 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 14℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
14
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Max 15℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light rain then rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 16cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,999m to 1,149m, with rain below.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
8cm to 15cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, snow showers then light snow at altitude, snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,249m to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
1cm New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,169m to resort level.
Max 13℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light rain showers then light rain, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Avoriaz, 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 Avoriaz, 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.
Avoriaz Snow Forecast updated at 06:31 NZST, next update expected 09:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Avoriaz
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 31cm | 59cm | |||||||
| Flaine | 20cm | 45cm | |||||||
| Samoëns | 22cm | 45cm | |||||||
| Morillon | 21cm | 43cm | |||||||
| Morgins | 24cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Champéry | 19cm | 38cm | |||||||
| Les Houches | 13cm | 38cm | |||||||
| Champoussin | 18cm | 37cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Avoriaz
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Avoriaz, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Avoriaz, 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 Avoriaz 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 Avoriaz 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 Avoriaz 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.