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Mottaret Snow History

45.38° N 6.59° E

Weather Forecast for Mottaret at 2200 m altitude

Next snow in Mottaret:
0.9 cm on Fri 6th
Issued:
6 am 03 Nov 2026 (local time)
Forecast update in:
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Is Mottaret snowsure?

The snowiest week in Mottaret is week 2 of December. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 45 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mottaret 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 Mottaret

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December34 cm3.0 days
January30 cm2.9 days
February26 cm3.1 days
March25 cm3.3 days
April17 cm3.0 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Mottaret is 24 cm. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week. Mottaret normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2200m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2599m) is slightly higher than the mid altitude of Mottaret. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Mottaret 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 24cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Mottaret during week one of November with average maximum temperature 2.0°C and minimum temperature 0.7°C at the mid altitude. 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. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not have perfect weather also occur 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 Mottaret 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 Mottaret 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 Mottaret 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 Mottaret 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 Mottaret 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 Mottaret 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 Mottaret 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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