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Montchavin Snow History

45.56° N 6.74° E

Weather Forecast for Montchavin at 2250 m altitude

Next snow in Montchavin:
0.9 cm on Fri 6th
Issued:
6 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)
Forecast update in:
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Is Montchavin snowsure?

The snowiest week in Montchavin is week 2 of December. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 48 cm of snowfall. Check out the Montchavin 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 Montchavin

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December36 cm3.0 days
January35 cm2.9 days
February29 cm3.2 days
March29 cm3.5 days
April19 cm3.2 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Montchavin during November (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Montchavin is 25 cm. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week. Montchavin prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2250m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2604m) is slightly higher than the middle elevation of Montchavin. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Montchavin at the start of November but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 25cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Montchavin during week one of November with average maximum temperature 1.7°C and minimum temperature 0.5°C at the middle elevation. 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 fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also happen on average one day during this week each year.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Montchavin and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Montchavin and (2007 – 2026)

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 Montchavin 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 Montchavin and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Montchavin 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 Montchavin and (2007 – 2026)

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 Montchavin 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.