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Les Houches Snow Forecast - 18th January 2025

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Les Houches Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Les Houches

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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Houches, France for 16 days from 18 January.

Updated 18 January 2025 08:04 IST.

Les Houches Snow Forecast Highlights
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Houches.

Forecast for today in Les Houches

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Les Houches is reporting “Soft Snow” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Les Houches Snow Report

Les Houches Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths340cm
Lower Snow Depths10cm
Snow ConditionsSoft Snow
Last Snow
40cm of Snow - 14 January
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Les Houches was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Les Houches 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Les Houches from OpenMeteo
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
WindSE F2SE F2
1,900m
4℃
Clear
2℃
Mixed
-1℃
Cloud
-3℃
Clear
0℃
Cloud
3℃
Mixed
2℃
Mixed
1,425m
6℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
0℃
Clear
2℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
950m
6℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
3℃
Mixed
3℃
Clear
5℃
Fair
8℃
Cloud
10℃
Mixed
Snow Line

1,879m

Max Town6℃6℃3℃3℃5℃8℃10℃
Min Town-2℃1℃1℃0℃-1℃5℃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.

Les Houches 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

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
20

Snow unlikely

CloudClearMixedFair

Cloudy first, clear sky then clear spells, fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
22

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFairShwrs

Clear sky, fair, rain showers later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainCloudLt Rain

Light rain, cloudy, light rain later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

Lt RainShwrsMixedMixed

Light rain, rain showers, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Les Houches, 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 Les Houches, 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.

Les Houches Snow Forecast updated at 08:04 IST, next update expected 10:30 IST.

Snow Forecast near Les Houches

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Houches
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Ski Pass Mont Blanc-26cm
La Clusaz-25cm
Argentière-14cm
Chamonix-11cm
Les Contamines-11cm
Avoriaz-10cm
Flaine-10cm
Megève-10cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Houches

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