Les Houches 16-day snow forecast
Two snow episodes are expected at Les Houches over the next 16 days. The first, on Wednesday 21, is the most reliable and would bring about 3 cm up top. The second, from Friday 23 to Saturday 24, could add another 21 cm.
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 1,900 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 1,900 m | Mid 1,500 m | Base 950 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,400 m | 4° / 6° | E 6 km/h |
| Monday 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,700 m | 4° / 11° | SE 13 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,500 m | 4° / 8° | SE 14 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 60% | 1,500 m | −1° / 4° | W 12 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 1,200 m | −3° / 4° | SE 7 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 90% | 1,200 m | −3° / 2° | SW 15 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 85% | 1,100 m | −5° / −1° | W 10 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,000 m | −6° / 2° | E 6 km/h |
| Monday 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,600 m | 1° / 5° | S 7 km/h |
| Tuesday 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,100 m | −2° / 4° | N 8 km/h |
| Wednesday 28trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,400 m | −1° / 6° | E 8 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,600 m | 0° / 7° | SE 7 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,600 m | 0° / 7° | NW 6 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,500 m | 0° / 6° | SE 6 km/h |
| Sunday 1trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,400 m | −1° / 5° | SE 12 km/h |
| Monday 2trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,400 m | −1° / 4° | SE 15 km/h |
Snow at Les Houches: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at Les Houches?
The next snowfall starts on Wednesday 21 October. The heaviest day will be Friday 23, with about 16 cm up top and the snow line at 1,200 m.
How much snow will fall at Les Houches this week?
Between Sunday 18 and Saturday 24 expect about 24 cm up top (1,900 m), about 11 cm at 1,500 m and no snow at the base (950 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 Les Houches?
The snow line will drop to about 1,100 m on Saturday 24. On the other snowy days it will range between 1,200 and 1,500 m.
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