Forecast today: Generally clear
The skiing is split into three main sectors, all of which are easily accessible from the edges of town – with a decent bus service linking the respective base stations. The slopes at Le Jaillet are generally quieter, especially if you head all the way across to La Giettaz, Mont d’Arbois is the main hub and has the link to the slopes above St Gervais, whilst Rochebrune has another pleasant pod of tree-lined slopes.
If you’re an adventurous skier or boarder, purchase the Evasion Mont Blanc ski pass to also ski at Les Contamines or the Mont Blanc Unlimited pass to get you access to nearby Chamonix and Courmayeur over in Italy.
More advanced skiers and snowboarders may find the challenges limited here and you’ll be waiting for fresh snowfall to head off piste and into the trees. If the snow clouds haven’t delivered then head to Mont Joly above St Gervais or to the Cote 2000 sector for some steeper groomed pistes. Tougher terrain is available at nearby Les Contamines or of course in Chamonix – just make sure you purchase the right lift pass upgrades.
Despite its large size, Megève retains a charming, old core and most of the hotels and chalets have been developed in a tasteful, wooden style. The main street is home to lots of smart shops, some excellent restaurants and bars – many of which do become lively at weekends as people make the most of the short transfer from Geneva.
Up on the hill, there are some fantastic mountain restaurants, although you will need to book in advance during busy weeks at the most popular locations.
Away from the skiing there is a lot to do, with some excellent shopping in town, tobogganing on the hill and winter walking through the valley.
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Rain/Snow shower |
Rain/Snow shower |
Freezing fog | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Snow shower |
Snow shower |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Partly cloudy |
Rather cloudy |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Occasional snow |
Mainly cloudy |
Occasional snow |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2.3 cm | 3.3 cm | 2.9 cm | 2.9 cm | 3 cm | 3.5 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.9 cm | 2.4 cm | 2.8 cm | 1.6 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.8 cm |
Max temp | 1.5°c | 1.5°c | -0.9°c | 2.5°c | 2.8°c | 0.6°c | 1.8°c | 1.7°c | 0.1°c | 4.2°c | 4.4°c | 1.4°c | -0.5°c | -0.7°c | -4.5°c | -7.3°c | -6.9°c | -7.4°c | -4.8°c | -4.5°c | -5.7°c | -4.1°c | -4.1°c | -5.6°c | -1.6°c | -1.6°c | -3.4°c | -2.3°c | -2.1°c | -2.8°c |
Min temp | -1.8°c | -0.9°c | -2°c | -2.6°c | 0.6°c | -0.3°c | 0.3°c | 0.1°c | -1.4°c | 0.1°c | 1.4°c | 0.4°c | -1.3°c | -4.5°c | -7.5°c | -8.7°c | -7.4°c | -8.4°c | -9.9°c | -5.7°c | -7.3°c | -6.9°c | -5.6°c | -6.3°c | -5.6°c | -3.4°c | -4.7°c | -4.9°c | -2.8°c | -3.9°c |
Feels like temp | -1.8°c | 1.3°c | -0.9°c | -6.1°c | 2.2°c | -2°c | -3°c | -2°c | -3.6°c | -2.5°c | 1.8°c | -1.6°c | -5.4°c | -4.8°c | -10°c | -14.7°c | -13.6°c | -13.1°c | -14.3°c | -8.3°c | -5.7°c | -11.3°c | -8.8°c | -10.5°c | -9.3°c | -1.6°c | -7.2°c | -10.5°c | -7.2°c | -7.8°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 1.5°c | 1.5°c | -0.9°c |
Min temp | -1.8°c | -0.9°c | -2°c |
Feels like temp | -1.8°c | 1.3°c | -0.9°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 2.5°c | 2.8°c | 0.6°c |
Min temp | -2.6°c | 0.6°c | -0.3°c |
Feels like temp | -6.1°c | 2.2°c | -2°c |
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Weather | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Clear skies | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Light rain |
Rain shower |
Partly cloudy | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Rain shower |
Rain and snow |
Light snow | Light snow |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Broken clouds |
Snow grains |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Snow shower |
Occasional snow | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Occasional rain |
Mainly cloudy |
Mainly cloudy |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1.9 cm | 2.9 cm | 1.4 cm | 3.4 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.1 cm | 1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 9.8°c | 9.9°c | 6.5°c | 11.7°c | 11.9°c | 8°c | 9.7°c | 9.7°c | 7.3°c | 12.7°c | 12.8°c | 8.6°c | 6.5°c | 6.2°c | 2.4°c | 1.2°c | 1.6°c | -0.1°c | 3.7°c | 4°c | 1.8°c | 4.5°c | 4.5°c | 1.7°c | 7.2°c | 7.2°c | 3.9°c | 7.2°c | 7.2°c | 4.8°c |
Min temp | 2.2°c | 6.5°c | 3.6°c | 2.7°c | 8°c | 5.7°c | 5.7°c | 7.3°c | 4.2°c | 4°c | 8.6°c | 5.8°c | 4.5°c | 2.4°c | -1.1°c | -2.5°c | -0.1°c | -1.9°c | -4.2°c | 1.8°c | -1.6°c | -1.7°c | 1.7°c | -1°c | -1.4°c | 3.9°c | 0.8°c | 0.1°c | 4.8°c | 1.9°c |
Feels like temp | 2°c | 9.3°c | 6.2°c | 2.5°c | 11°c | 7.6°c | 5.5°c | 9.5°c | 7.1°c | 3.6°c | 11.9°c | 8.1°c | 4.2°c | 4.5°c | 0.1°c | -2.5°c | -1.6°c | -0.1°c | -4.2°c | 3.3°c | 1.6°c | -1.7°c | 4.1°c | 1.5°c | -1.4°c | 6.6°c | 3.6°c | 0.1°c | 5.5°c | 2.9°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 9.8°c | 9.9°c | 6.5°c |
Min temp | 2.2°c | 6.5°c | 3.6°c |
Feels like temp | 2°c | 9.3°c | 6.2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 11.7°c | 11.9°c | 8°c |
Min temp | 2.7°c | 8°c | 5.7°c |
Feels like temp | 2.5°c | 11°c | 7.6°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 12/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 0.9 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 130 cm |
Lower piste depth | 2 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 79 out of 80 |
Resort opening date | Sat 16 Dec 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 07 Apr 2024 |
France gets off to a slow start over the weekend with cold temperatures and minimal snow and a freezing line sitting around the 2000m mark. High pressure dominates the weekend until Monday meaning lovely blue bird days for a great weekend of skiing. This then turns to low pressure which results in a return of snow.
As we move into the next week, there is an early flurry of snow, most notably in Chamonix and for most of the northern French Alps getting 30-40 cm’s of snow early next week. Temperatures seem to stay around the -3 degrees mark and the creeping up to -6/-7 overnight.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for the French Alps can be found on Meteo France’s website
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