Is Champoluc snowsure?

The snowiest week in Champoluc is week 3 of March. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week with 41cm of snowfall. Check out the Champoluc Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Champoluc

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December26cm3.1 days
January26cm3.2 days
February27cm3.7 days
March32cm4.0 days
April28cm3.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Champoluc during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Champoluc is 30 cm. There are typically 4.3 snowy days during this week. Champoluc normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2146m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1855m) is very near the mid altitude of Champoluc. Frequent snowfalls are typical in Champoluc at the end of March. On average, expect four or five days with fresh snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of March. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 30cm. Temperatures should mostly remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Champoluc during week four of March is -1.7°C while the average minimum temperature is only -3.2°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week while powder days that do not have cold, sunny and calm weather also occur on average one or two days during this week every year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Champoluc and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Champoluc


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Champoluc and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Champoluc are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Champoluc and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Champoluc are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Champoluc and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Champoluc are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.