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 October (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of October for Les Houches is 2 cm. There are typically 0.3 snowy days during this week. Les Houches normal weather and snow conditions during the second week of October 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 mean freezing level (3056m) is far above the middle elevation of Les Houches. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the second week of October but in an average year there are two or three days during this particular week each year that are wet. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Les Houches during week two of October with average maximum temperature 9.8°C and minimum temperature 7.7°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. 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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