Le Grand Ballon 16-day snow forecast
Two snow episodes are expected at Le Grand Ballon over the next 16 days. The first, on Wednesday 21, is the most reliable and would bring about 1 cm up top. The second, from Friday 23 to Saturday 24, could add another 22 cm.
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 1,350 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 1,350 m | Mid 1,200 m | Base 1,100 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 1,800 m | 3° / 5° | S 13 km/h |
| Monday 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,900 m | 7° / 10° | E 12 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,400 m | 5° / 13° | SW 18 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,200 m | 1° / 5° | SW 31 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 1,200 m | 1° / 5° | SW 23 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 90% | 900 m | −1° / 5° | SW 54 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 90% | 900 m | −1° / 0° | W 38 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,000 m | 0° / 4° | NW 16 km/h |
| Monday 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,500 m | 5° / 8° | W 36 km/h |
| Tuesday 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 1,600 m | 1° / 5° | W 29 km/h |
| Wednesday 28trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 2,100 m | 2° / 4° | NE 17 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,000 m | 2° / 6° | NE 22 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 2,100 m | 3° / 4° | NE 13 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 900 m | −1° / 3° | E 15 km/h |
| Sunday 1trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 900 m | −1° / 5° | E 12 km/h |
| Monday 2trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 2,000 m | 5° / 6° | E 12 km/h |
Snow at Le Grand Ballon: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at Le Grand Ballon?
The next snowfall starts on Wednesday 21 October. The heaviest day will be Saturday 24, with about 16 cm up top and the snow line at 900 m.
How much snow will fall at Le Grand Ballon this week?
Between Sunday 18 and Saturday 24 expect about 23 cm up top (1,350 m), about 19 cm at 1,200 m and about 17 cm at the base (1,100 m).
How reliable is a 16-day snow forecast?
The first 5 days are fairly reliable. Days 6 to 10 are a guide, and days 11 to 16 only show the trend: they can change a lot from one day to the next.
What will the snow line be at Le Grand Ballon?
The snow line will drop to about 900 m on Saturday 24. On the other snowy days it will range between 900 and 1,200 m.
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