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Prémanon Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Prémanon Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 12:44 NZST

Snow Forecast for Prémanon

Snow and Weather from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Prémanon Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Prémanon?

Prémanon Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,365m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Prémanon.

Forecast for today in Prémanon

Max 9℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

up to 3cm New Snow

Hvy DrizzleLt DrizzleLt DrizzleShwrs

Heavy drizzle, light drizzle, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,665m to 1,435m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Prémanon are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Prémanon from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sun
12
Mon
13
Tue
14
Wed
15
Thu
16
Fri
17
Sat
18
WindSE F2
1,680m
4℃
Light Snow
+3cm
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
5℃
Cloud
9℃
Fair
8℃
Mixed
7℃
Cloud
6℃
Mixed
SE F2
1,365m
6℃
Lt Drizzle
4℃
Light Snow
7℃
Cloud
11℃
Fair
10℃
Mixed
9℃
Cloud
8℃
Mixed
SE F2
1,050m
9℃
Lt Drizzle
8℃
Lt Drizzle
11℃
Cloud
14℃
Fair
13℃
Lt Drizzle
13℃
Shwrs
14℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 1,665m
to 1,435m

varying 1,496m
to 1,219m

1,204m

Max Town9℃8℃11℃14℃13℃13℃14℃
Min Town4℃3℃2℃3℃3℃4℃5℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Prémanon

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Prémanon
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Saint-Cergue5cm 5cm
Bois d'Amont5cm 5cm
Les Rousses5cm 5cm
Mijoux-Lélex-La Faucille1cm 1cm

Snow Reliability

Prémanon typically receives consistent snowfall throughout the winter season, with an average snow depth of around 70 cm. For the most accurate and up-to-date snow information, check J2Ski regularly.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Prémanon

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