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Le Châble Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Le Châble Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 01:43 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Le Châble

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Avalanche Risk

2Avalanche Risk Level 2

Moderate

Le Châble Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Le Châble?

Le Châble Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,090m)
Next Snow Expected22 March
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days31cm
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Forecast for today in Le Châble

Max 12℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Forecast times for Le Châble are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Le Châble from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
20
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
WindNW F2
3,330m
-7℃
Clear
-9℃
Clear
+1cm
-10℃
Snow
+8cm
-9℃
Clear
-5℃
Cloud
-6℃
Snow
+7cm
-17℃
Snow
+7cm
2,090m
3℃
Clear
2℃
Clear
0℃
Snow
+5cm
0℃
Clear
4℃
Cloud
3℃
Snow
+9cm
-8℃
Snow
+10cm
850m
12℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
7℃
Snow
+5cm
8℃
Fair
9℃
Cloud
12℃
Snow
+1cm
2℃
Snow
+7cm
Snow Line

varying 2,296m
to 1,173m

varying 1,219m
to 850m

varying 2,296m
to 850m

850m

Max Town12℃12℃7℃8℃9℃12℃2℃
Min Town0℃0℃0℃-7℃-5℃-1℃-2℃

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 Le Châble

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Le Châble
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Argentière3cm 29cm
Chamonix8cm 28cm
Samoëns5cm 27cm
Avoriaz5cm 26cm
Châtel6cm 26cm
Morzine4cm 26cm
Verbier4cm 25cm
Les Houches6cm 25cm

Snow Reliability

Le Châble boasts reliable snow conditions, with typical snow depths ranging from 50 to 200 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow information, be sure to check J2Ski for updates.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Le Châble

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