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Samoëns Snow Forecast - 20th February 2025

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Samoëns Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Samoëns

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This is the Snow Forecast for Samoëns, France for 16 days from 20 February.

Updated 21 February 2025 00:07 IST.

Samoëns Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected25 February
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days17cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Samoëns

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
20

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudMixedClear

Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 1,939m to 1,899m, with rain below.

Samoëns is reporting “Hard” with 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Samoëns Snow Report

Samoëns Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths130cm
Lower Snow Depths25cm
Snow ConditionsHard
Last Snow
20cm of Snow - 13 February
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Samoëns was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Samoëns 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Samoëns from OpenMeteo
Thu
20
Fri
21
Sat
22
Sun
23
Mon
24
Tue
25
Wed
26
Wind
2,500m
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
1℃
Cloud
-1℃
Cloud
1℃
Cloud
+1cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+9cm
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
1,610m
6℃
Shwrs
8℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
3℃
Snow
+3cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
720m
12℃
Lt Rain
14℃
Cloud
14℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Rain
5℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 1,939m
to 1,899m

varying 1,799m
to 1,719m

varying 1,689m
to 1,669m

varying 1,869m
to 1,779m

varying 1,739m
to 1,299m

varying 1,179m
to 799m

Max Town12℃14℃14℃10℃12℃10℃5℃
Min Town4℃4℃4℃5℃4℃5℃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.

Samoëns 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

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
20

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudMixedClear

Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 1,939m to 1,899m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
21

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
22

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
23

Snow unlikely

ShwrsShwrsCloudMixed

Rain showers, cloudy, clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
24

up to 1cm New Snow

ClearCloudCloudLt Rain

Clear sky, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,869m to 1,779m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
25

up to 9cm New Snow

Lt RainCloudShwrsLt Rain

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

Snow Line from 1,739m to 1,299m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
26

up to 6cm New Snow

MixedMixedMixedMixed

Clear spells.

Snow Line from 1,179m to 799m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Samoëns, 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 Samoëns, 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.

Samoëns Snow Forecast updated at 00:07 IST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Samoëns

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Samoëns
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Grand Massif3cm 26cm
Sixt Fer à Cheval1cm 23cm
Morillon2cm 19cm
Avoriaz2cm 18cm
La Clusaz4cm 18cm
Morzine4cm 18cm
Chamonix-17cm
Les Carroz-17cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Samoëns

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