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Flaine Snow Forecast - 5th May 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 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 20:37 NZST.

Flaine Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount6cm
Next 48 Hours18cm
Next 7 Days21cm
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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

Max 4℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 13cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowShwrsFog

Light snow at altitude, rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,179m to 1,709m, with rain below.

Flaine has 18cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Flaine Snow Report

Flaine Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow
1cm of Snow - 21 April

Flaine 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Flaine from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
2,500m
-1℃
Light Snow
+13cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+4cm
1℃
Cloud
+1cm
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
5℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
2,050m
1℃
Light Snow
+6cm
1℃
Fog
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
7℃
Mixed
9℃
Storm
1,600m
4℃
Light Snow
5℃
Fog
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
7℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Cloud
13℃
Storm
Snow Line

varying 2,179m
to 1,709m

varying 2,129m
to 2,089m

varying 1,949m
to 1,600m

varying 2,029m
to 1,699m

varying 2,159m
to 1,909m

Max Town4℃5℃5℃7℃7℃12℃13℃
Min Town2℃2℃1℃2℃4℃3℃4℃

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.

Max 4℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 13cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowShwrsFog

Light snow at altitude, rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,179m to 1,709m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2cm New Snow

FogFogFogFog

Fog.

Snow Line from 2,129m to 2,089m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

1cm to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainLight SnowLt RainFog

Light rain first, light snow then light rain, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,949m to resort level.

Max 7℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1cm New Snow

SnowCloudLt RainFog

Snow showers at altitude first, cloudy then light rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,029m to 1,699m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudLt RainLt RainFair

Cloudy, light rain showers, fair later.

Snow Line from 2,159m to 1,909m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairCloudLt RainFair

Fair first, cloudy then light rain showers, fair later.

Max 13℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedStormLt Rain

Clear sky first, clear spells then thunderstorms, light rain later.

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 20:37 NZST, next update expected 23:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Flaine

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Flaine
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Chamonix30cm 58cm
Grand Massif27cm 30cm
Samoëns22cm 26cm
La Clusaz24cm 25cm
Les Carroz21cm 23cm
Morillon15cm 17cm
Morzine16cm 16cm
Megève14cm 15cm

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.