Is La Chapelle d'Abondance snowsure?
The snowiest week in La Chapelle d'Abondance is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 34 cm of snowfall. Check out the La Chapelle d'Abondance 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 La Chapelle d'Abondance
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 24 cm | 2.4 days |
| January | 23 cm | 2.7 days |
| February | 20 cm | 2.7 days |
| March | 18 cm | 2.3 days |
| April | 10 cm | 1.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in La Chapelle d'Abondance during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for La Chapelle d'Abondance is 12 cm. There are typically 1.3 snowy days during this week.La Chapelle d'Abondance typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1396m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2385m) is far above the mid altitude of La Chapelle d'Abondance. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in La Chapelle d'Abondance at the end of April but rain is twice as likely as snow because on average there are three days during this particular week each year when it rains instead. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 12cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in La Chapelle d'Abondance during week four of April with average maximum temperature 7.1°C and minimum temperature 5.2°C at the mid altitude. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 8km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while fresh snow days that do not coincide with perfect conditions also happen, on average one day every second year during this week each year.
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La Chapelle d'Abondance Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in La Chapelle d'Abondance and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in La Chapelle d'Abondance 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.
The snowiest weeks of the year in La Chapelle d'Abondance 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.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in La Chapelle d'Abondance 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.





