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.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 17cm |
| Next 7 Days | 42cm |
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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
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
| Upper Snow Depths | 230cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 42cm |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Last Snow | |
| 125cm of Snow - 12 January | |
| Pistes Open | 45 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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| Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | Sat 25 | Sun 26 | Mon 27 | Tue 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F4 | SW F2 | S F3 | S F2 | W F2 | ||
| 2,500m | -1℃
 +2cm
| -3℃
 +15cm
| 1℃
| 1℃
+1cm
| -1℃
+8cm
| 1℃
+7cm
| -5℃
+6cm
|
| SW F3 | SW F2 | S F3 | S F2 | ||||
| 2,050m | 2℃
+3cm
| 0℃
+15cm
| 4℃
| 4℃
| 2℃
+8cm
| 4℃
+8cm
| -3℃
+8cm
|
| SW F3 | SW F2 | S F3 | S F2 | ||||
| 1,600m | 5℃
| 3℃
 +5cm
| 7℃
| 6℃
 | 4℃
+7cm
| 8℃
+4cm
| -1℃
+8cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,939m | varying 1,859m | varying 2,199m | varying 2,029m | varying 2,489m | 1,600m | |
| Max Town | 5℃ | 3℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 4℃ | 8℃ | -1℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | 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
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 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
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
25
up to 1cm New Snow
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 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
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
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
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.