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Ski resort in Haute-Savoie, France
Avoriaz
A car-free, purpose-built resort above Morzine and the highest resort in the Portes du Soleil.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Avoriaz (GMT+1).
Avoriaz snow forecast at 2,276 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Sunday, with 10–40 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Avoriaz at the top lift (2,276 m / 7,500 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 10–40 cm (5–15 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Sunday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) and the freezing level near 1,800 m (5,900 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- −3 °C (27 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,800 m (5,900 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 20 km/h (12 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 80% cloud
Avoriaz hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Avoriaz in the next 24 hours.
Avoriaz 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Avoriaz this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−6 to −2 °C (21 to 28 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | BluebirdBest day−6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain and snowPoor ski day−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | Rain and snowPoor ski day−4 to 0 °C (25 to 32 °F) · gusts 52 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 1–9 cm (0–4 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snowPoor ski day−3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) · gusts 81 km/h (50 mph) · freezing level 2,450 m (8,000 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed | Rain and snowPoor ski day−5 to −2 °C (23 to 28 °F) · gusts 74 km/h (46 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | 4–20 cm (1–8 in) |
| Thu | Rain and snowPoor ski day−5 to −3 °C (23 to 27 °F) · gusts 51 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | 5–15 cm (2–6 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Avoriaz 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–8 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Snow−6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−11 to −1 °C (12 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
How much snow is there in Avoriaz on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Avoriaz snow forecast at 1,800 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Sunday, with 2–40 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Avoriaz in the village (1,800 m / 5,900 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 2–40 cm (0–14 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Sunday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) and the freezing level near 1,650 m (5,400 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 1 °C (34 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,650 m (5,400 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 13 km/h (8 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 64% cloud
Avoriaz hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Avoriaz in the next 24 hours.
Avoriaz 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Bluebird−3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain and snow0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) · gusts 45 km/h (28 mph) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | Rain and snow−1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 1–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue | Chance of snow0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) · gusts 76 km/h (47 mph) · freezing level 2,450 m (8,000 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed | Rain and snow−2 to 1 °C (28 to 34 °F) · gusts 79 km/h (49 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | 0–20 cm (0–8 in) |
| Thu | Rain and snow−2 to 0 °C (28 to 32 °F) · gusts 50 km/h (31 mph) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Avoriaz 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−5 to −1 °C (23 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−8 to 2 °C (18 to 36 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Avoriaz in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Avoriaz?
- Department
- Haute-Savoie
- Country
- France
- Mountains
- Alps, Chablais Alps
- Area
- Portes du Soleil
- Village
- 1,800 m
- Top lift
- 2,276 m
- Vertical
- 476 m
- Lifts
- 35
- Season
- Mid-December to Mid-April
- Airports
- Geneva (GVA), Annecy (NCY), Chambéry (CMF), Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS)
- Website
- www.avoriaz.com
About Avoriaz
Avoriaz sits at 1,800 m in the commune of Morzine and is the highest resort in the Portes du Soleil. Cars are not allowed in the village, and visitors park outside it. The resort was planned in the mid-1960s by the former Olympic downhill champion Jean Vuarnet.
Avoriaz has 35 lifts of its own and is part of the Portes du Soleil, which links 12 resorts in France and Switzerland on one lift pass.
When does it snow in Avoriaz?
In Avoriaz, snow falls on about 14 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 days | 10 days | 12 days | 9 days | 5 days | <1 days | <1 days | 0 days | 2 days | 3 days | 11 days | 12 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Avoriaz month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 19% | −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) | 16 |
| February | 10 | 12% | −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) | 17 |
| March | 12 | 16% | −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) | 19 |
| April | 9 | 10% | −5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) | 20 |
| May | 5 | 5% | −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) | 18 |
| June | <1 | 0% | 5 to 14 °C (41 to 57 °F) | 21 |
| July | <1 | 0% | 6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) | 24 |
| August | 0 | 0% | 6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) | 24 |
| September | 2 | 2% | 3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) | 20 |
| October | 3 | 3% | −1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F) | 20 |
| November | 11 | 13% | −6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) | 16 |
| December | 12 | 19% | −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) | 17 |
Snow in Avoriaz in October
In October, Avoriaz gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 3% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Avoriaz in November
In November, Avoriaz gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F). About 16 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Avoriaz in December
In December, Avoriaz gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Avoriaz in January
In January, Avoriaz gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F). About 16 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Avoriaz in February
In February, Avoriaz gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Avoriaz in March
In March, Avoriaz gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Avoriaz in April
In April, Avoriaz gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Avoriaz in May
In May, Avoriaz gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Avoriaz?
Of the last ten winters in Avoriaz, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 41% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2016/17, about 23% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 4 December 2021.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 77% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 141% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 100% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 96% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 116% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 94% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 89% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 114% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 81% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 91% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Avoriaz
Does Avoriaz have snow at Christmas?
Avoriaz had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 8 of those years.
Does Avoriaz have snow at New Year?
Avoriaz had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 8 of those years.
Does Avoriaz have snow in mid-February?
Avoriaz had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Avoriaz have snow at Easter?
Avoriaz had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 7 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Avoriaz?
It snows on about 78 days a year in Avoriaz at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 14 days.
What is the snowiest month in Avoriaz?
January is the snowiest month in Avoriaz, bringing about 19% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Avoriaz?
Of the last ten winters in Avoriaz, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 41% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2016/17, about 23% below average.
How cold does Avoriaz get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Avoriaz at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −10 °C (14 °F) and highs of −2 °C (28 °F).
How many bluebird days does Avoriaz get in winter?
From December to March, Avoriaz averages about 17 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Avoriaz?
The village or lowest lift at Avoriaz is at 1,800 m (5,900 ft) and the top lift is at 2,276 m (7,500 ft), a vertical drop of 476 m (1,600 ft).
When does the ski season start in Avoriaz?
The lifts at Avoriaz usually open in mid-December and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Avoriaz
Sources: Avoriaz official website, Avoriaz ski area and maps, Avoriaz access, Bergfex, Wikipedia