Les Contamines Snow History

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Les Contamines is 19 cm. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week. Les Contamines expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1832m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1782m) is close to the middle elevation of Les Contamines. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Les Contamines at the end of March but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 19cm. Temperatures should generally stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Les Contamines during week four of March is -0.1°C while the average minimum temperature is only -1.8°C. 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 ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that don't have cold, sunny and calm conditions also happen on average one day during this week each year.