Avoriaz Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Avoriaz
This is the Snow and Weather for Avoriaz from 17 February.
Updated 18 February 2026 01:42 NZDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Avoriaz.
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Avoriaz Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Avoriaz?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 27cm |
| Next 7 Days | 38cm |
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Forecast for today in Avoriaz
Max 1℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
17
3cm to 5cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, cloudy then light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,100m).
Forecast times for Avoriaz are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 18 February 2026 03:42 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 27cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Avoriaz over the next 2 days.
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ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Avoriaz Snow Report
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| Tue 17 | Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | |
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| Wind | SW F2 | ||||||
| 2,280m | -8℃
 +5cm
| -2℃
+4cm
| -5℃
+18cm
| -4℃
+8cm
| -1℃
+3cm
| 3℃
| 4℃
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| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,690m | -3℃
+5cm
| 2℃
+4cm
| -1℃
+18cm
| 0℃
+8cm
| 3℃
+3cm
| 7℃
| 8℃
|
| 1,100m | 1℃
+3cm
| 6℃
+1cm
| 4℃
+8cm
| 4℃
 +6cm
| 7℃
+1cm
| 9℃
| 9℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,100m | varying 1,700m | varying 1,454m | varying 1,423m | varying 1,623m | ||
| Max Town | 1℃ | 6℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -3℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ |
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.
Snow Forecast near Avoriaz
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
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| Samoëns | 45cm | 59cm | |||||||
| Morillon | 45cm | 58cm | |||||||
| Chamonix | 38cm | 52cm | |||||||
| Flaine | 38cm | 52cm | |||||||
| Megève | 39cm | 52cm | |||||||
| St Gervais Mont-Blanc | 39cm | 52cm | |||||||
| Les Gets | 39cm | 51cm | |||||||
| Les Houches | 38cm | 51cm |
Snow Reliability
Avoriaz typically enjoys excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 200 cm and consistent snowfall throughout the winter. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
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.