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Flaine Snow Forecast - 22nd January 2025

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Flaine Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Flaine

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This is the Snow Forecast for Flaine, France for 16 days from 22 January.

Updated 23 January 2025 05:43 NZDT.

Flaine Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected22 January
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours17cm
Next 7 Days42cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Flaine

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
22

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowMixedCloud

Cloudy first, light snow at altitude then clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,939m to 1,639m, with rain below.

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Updated 23 January 2025 05:44 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 18cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Flaine over the next 2 days.

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Flaine is reporting "Hard".

Flaine Snow Report

Flaine Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths230cm
Lower Snow Depths42cm
Snow ConditionsHard
Last Snow
125cm of Snow - 12 January
Pistes Open45 Pistes
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Flaine was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Flaine 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Flaine from OpenMeteo
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
Sat
25
Sun
26
Mon
27
Tue
28
WindS F4SW F2S F3S F2W F2
2,500m
-1℃
Snow
+2cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+15cm
1℃
Mixed
1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+8cm
1℃
Light Snow
+7cm
-5℃
Light Snow
+6cm
SW F3SW F2S F3S F2
2,050m
2℃
Snow
+3cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+15cm
4℃
Mixed
4℃
Light Snow
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+8cm
4℃
Light Snow
+8cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+8cm
SW F3SW F2S F3S F2
1,600m
5℃
Snow
3℃
Snow
+5cm
7℃
Mixed
6℃
Lt Rain
4℃
Snow
+7cm
8℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+8cm
Snow Line

varying 1,939m
to 1,639m

varying 1,859m
to 1,600m

varying 2,199m
to 2,059m

varying 2,029m
to 1,600m

varying 2,489m
to 1,600m

1,600m

Max Town5℃3℃7℃6℃4℃8℃-1℃
Min Town1℃0℃1℃4℃-1℃-1℃-3℃

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.

Flaine 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

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
22

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowMixedCloud

Cloudy first, light snow at altitude then clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,939m to 1,639m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

5cm to 15cm New Snow

Light SnowSnowFogFair

Light snow at altitude first, snow then fog, fair later.

Snow Line from 1,859m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

FairMixedMixedCloud

Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
25

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainCloud

Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,199m to 2,059m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
26

7cm to 8cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowClearCloud

Light snow, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,029m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
27

4cm to 7cm New Snow

CloudLt RainLt RainSnow

Cloudy, light rain, heavy snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,489m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
28

6cm to 8cm New Snow

SnowLight SnowSnowSnow

Heavy snow showers first, light snow then snow showers, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Flaine, 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 Flaine, 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.

Flaine Snow Forecast updated at 05:43 NZDT, next update expected 08:00 NZDT.

Snow Forecast near Flaine

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Flaine
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Chamonix34cm 49cm
La Clusaz11cm 47cm
Morillon22cm 47cm
Morzine25cm 45cm
Grand Massif10cm 43cm
Avoriaz16cm 40cm
Samoëns18cm 39cm
Megève22cm 38cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Flaine

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