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Chamonix Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 17th May 2026

Chamonix 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 17 May 2026 21:44 NZST

2-Day Forecast for Chamonix

48-hours from 17 May.

See below for forecast detail

Chamonix Snow Forecast updated at 21:44 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Chamonix

Max 10℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
17

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Forecast times for Chamonix are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Chamonix

Max 11℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
18

up to 4cm New Snow

MixedMixedLt DrizzleShwrs

Clear spells, light drizzle, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,492m to 1,630m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Chamonix are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Chamonix from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sun02:00Clear

Clear spells.-2℃SW
Light
0%
Sun03:00Clear

Clear spells.-3℃SW
Light
0%
Sun04:00Clear

Clear spells.-4℃SW
Light
0%
Sun05:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
-5℃SW
Light
0%
Sun06:00Fair

Fair.-5℃SW
Light
0%
Sun07:00Fair

Fair.-4℃SW
Light
0%
Sun08:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun09:00Clear

Clear sky.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun10:00Clear

Clear sky.6℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun11:00Fair

Fair.7℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun12:00Fair

Fair.8℃SW
Light
0%
Sun13:00Fair

Fair.9℃SW
Light
0%
Sun14:00Clear

Clear sky.9℃SW
Light
0%
Sun15:00Clear

Clear sky.10℃SW
Light
0%
Sun16:00Clear

Clear sky.10℃SW
Light
0%
Sun17:00Clear

Clear sky.10℃SW
Light
0%
Sun18:00Clear

Clear sky.10℃SW
Light
0%
Sun19:00Clear

Clear sky.10℃SW
Light
0%
Sun20:00Clear

Clear sky.8℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun21:00Clear

Clear sky.6℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun22:00Clear

Clear sky.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun23:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
4℃SW
Light
0%
Mon00:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
3℃S
Light
0%
Mon01:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃S
Light
0%
Mon02:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃S
Light
0%
Mon03:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃S
Calm
0%
Mon04:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃S
Calm
0%
Mon05:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃S
Calm
0%
Mon06:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
4℃S
Calm
0%
Mon07:00Mixed

Clear spells.4℃S
Calm
5%
Mon08:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃S
Calm
10%
Mon09:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
6℃S
Light
35%
Mon10:00Mixed

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
5℃S
Light
60%
Mon11:00Mixed

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
8℃S
Light
80%
Mon12:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
9℃S
Light
85%
Mon13:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
11℃S
Light
85%
Mon14:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
11℃S
Light
80%
Mon15:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
11℃S
Light
80%
Mon16:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,138m, with rain below.

Clear spells at altitude.
Drizzle below.
9℃S
Light
80%
Mon17:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
10℃S
Light
80%
Mon18:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
10℃S
Light
85%
Mon19:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,153m, with rain below.

Clear spells at altitude.
Drizzle below.
9℃S
Light
90%
Mon20:00Lt Rain

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt rain below.
7℃S
Light
95%
Mon21:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 1,799m, with rain below.

Cloudy at altitude.
Drizzle below.
7℃S
Calm
90%
Mon22:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
6℃S
Calm
85%
Mon23:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
5℃S
Light
80%
Tue00:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
4℃S
Light
60%
Tue01:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃S
Light
40%

Snow Forecast near Chamonix

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Chamonix
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Ski Pass Mont Blanc5cm 10cm
Argentière5cm 6cm
Chamonix Sud5cm 6cm
La Flégère5cm 5cm
Megève3cm 3cm
Morzine5cm 5cm
Les Contamines4cm 4cm
La Clusaz3cm 4cm
St Gervais Mont-Blanc2cm 2cm
Flaine2cm 2cm

Chamonix Snow

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

This Snow Forecast for Chamonix, 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 Chamonix, 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.

Snow Reliability

Chamonix typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 80-200 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.