Passy Plaine Joux Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 21 March 2026 07:43 NZDT
Snow Forecast for Passy Plaine Joux
Snow and Weather from 20 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
Avalanche Risk
Moderate
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Passy Plaine Joux Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Passy Plaine Joux?
| Next Snow Expected | 22 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 8cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm |
| Next 7 Days | 34cm |
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Forecast for today in Passy Plaine Joux
Max 8℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.
Forecast times for Passy Plaine Joux are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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| Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,740m | 5℃
| 4℃
| 2℃
 +7cm
| 4℃
| 5℃
 | 4℃
+10cm
| -4℃
 +2cm
|
| 1,540m | 6℃
| 5℃
| 3℃
+8cm
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
+9cm
| -3℃
+2cm
|
| 1,340m | 6℃
| 6℃
| 3℃
+8cm
| 6℃
| 6℃
| 6℃
+9cm
| -2℃
+2cm
|
| Snow Line | 1,340m | 1,340m | 1,340m | ||||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 6℃ | 3℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | -2℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -5℃ | -5℃ | -7℃ | -7℃ | -5℃ | -6℃ |
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.
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Snow Forecast near Passy Plaine Joux
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Carroz | 8cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Le Tour | 3cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Argentière | 3cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Chamonix | 8cm | 28cm | |||||||
| Combloux | 7cm | 33cm | |||||||
| Ski Pass Mont Blanc | 10cm | 28cm | |||||||
| Flaine | 6cm | 27cm | |||||||
| Avoriaz | 5cm | 26cm |
Snow Reliability
Passy Plaine Joux typically enjoys a reliable snow cover with depths averaging around 70 cm throughout the season. For precise snow conditions and forecasts, check the latest updates on J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Passy Plaine Joux
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Passy Plaine Joux, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Passy Plaine Joux, 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 Passy Plaine Joux 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 Passy Plaine Joux 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 Passy Plaine Joux 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.