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La Flégère Snow Forecast - 18th January 2025

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La Flégère Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for La Flégère

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This is the Snow Forecast for La Flégère, France for 16 days from 18 January.

Updated 18 January 2025 19:33 NZDT.

La Flégère Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected23 January
Next Snow Amount6cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days14cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in La Flégère

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Chamonix (including La Flégère) is reporting “Soft Snow” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

La Flégère Snow Report

Chamonix Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths245cm
Lower Snow Depths10cm
Snow ConditionsSoft Snow
Last Snow
20cm of Snow - 11 January
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Chamonix was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

La Flégère 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for La Flégère from OpenMeteo
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
WindSE F4SE F3S F2SE F2S F2
2,525m
1℃
Clear
-2℃
Fair
-3℃
Cloud
-3℃
Clear
-1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+10cm
-4℃
Clear
+2cm
NE F3S F2
1,778m
3℃
Clear
2℃
Fair
1℃
Cloud
0℃
Clear
3℃
Cloud
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
NE F3NE F2
1,030m
8℃
Clear
7℃
Mixed
6℃
Cloud
5℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
9℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 2,119m
to 1,989m

varying 2,139m
to 1,329m

varying 1,279m
to 1,229m

Max Town8℃7℃6℃5℃7℃8℃9℃
Min Town3℃1℃1℃1℃1℃3℃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.

La Flégère 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

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
19

Snow unlikely

CloudFairMixedMixed

Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
20

Snow unlikely

ClearFairCloudClear

Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
22

up to 2cm New Snow

FairCloudLt RainShwrs

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

Snow Line from 2,119m to 1,989m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

up to 10cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainSnow

Light rain showers, light rain, snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,139m to 1,329m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
24

up to 2cm New Snow

FogClearClearCloud

Fog, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,279m to 1,229m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for La Flégère, 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 La Flégère, 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.

La Flégère Snow Forecast updated at 19:33 NZDT, next update expected 01:00 NZDT.

Snow Forecast near La Flégère

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near La Flégère
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
La Clusaz-34cm
Morzine-17cm
Avoriaz-11cm
Flaine-10cm
Chamonix-12cm
Megève-12cm
Chamonix Sud-9cm
Les Gets-8cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Flégère

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