Is Les Houches snowsure?
The snowiest week in Les Houches is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 35 cm of snowfall. Check out the Les Houches 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 Les Houches
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 23 cm | 2.4 days |
| January | 25 cm | 2.7 days |
| February | 21 cm | 2.9 days |
| March | 20 cm | 2.5 days |
| April | 9 cm | 1.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Les Houches during August (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of August for Les Houches is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Les Houches expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1434m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (3922m) is well above the mid altitude of Les Houches. Snowy weather is very unlikely in Les Houches at the end of August but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Les Houches during week four of August with the average afternoon temperature 17.0°C and the minimum temperature 14.3°C. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Generally light winds (average 6km/h).
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Les Houches Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Les Houches and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Les Houches 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 Les Houches 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 Les Houches 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.
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