New snowfall: Samoens accumulation & what's predicted today.
New Snow Fall ski area average |
6 cm |
Last Snowfall Date most recent new snow |
Sunday Sunday 12 Jan |
Base Snow Depth altitude 1541 m |
4 cm |
Top Snow Depth altitude 2522 m |
245 cm |
Snow Conditions surface condition for skiing |
Hard-pack |
Today amount forecast today |
0.0 cm |
The most recent dump in this resort in France was 6 cm on Sunday 12 Jan - current conditions are described as "Hard-pack".
The bottom of the piste lies at an altitude of 1541 metres - the latest report indicates depth at this altitude is 4 centimetres.
The top lift station lies at 2522 metres altitude - measurments indicate that current depth at the top of the lift served skiable terrain is 245 centimetres.
There are 0.0 centimetres of new snow forecast today on the Samoens ski area.
data is from 12/01/25 predictions and forecasting run
Ski area, lift status and skiing conditions expected today.
Ski Area / Ski Lifts lift status & area open |
89 % |
Visibility can you see hazards? |
good |
Skiing Conditions weather forecast today in Samoens |
max -1 |
Samoens Summit ski and snowboard conditions at the top of Samoens ski area |
summit min -6 °C |
Approximately 89 percent of Samoens lifts and trails will be open today.
Affects your ability to see & avoid obstacles like other skiers, negotiate bumps & moguls or avoid dangers such as piste & cliff edges on piste... and crevasses off-piste!
Precipitation and cloud cover plus max day temperature and minimum night temp.
Weather conditions are very different at the top of the Samoens ski area - go equipped for comfort & safety on the whole mountain.
Find snow close to Samoens with these nearby reports.
Resort |
Top Depth Base Depth |
New Snow Depth/Date |
Current Conditions | More Today? |
---|---|---|---|---|
Argentiere snow report |
244 cm 9 cm |
1 cm 11 Jan 2025 |
Hard-pack | 0.0 |
Avoriaz snow report |
112 cm 100 cm |
2 cm 10 Jan 2025 |
Hard-pack | 0.0 |
Chamonix snow report |
180 cm 9 cm |
2 cm 11 Jan 2025 |
Hard-pack | 0.0 |
Champery snow report |
111 cm 100 cm |
5 cm 10 Jan 2025 |
Hard-pack | 0.0 |
Flaine snow report |
245 cm 4 cm |
8 cm 12 Jan 2025 |
Hard-pack | 0.0 |
Les Carroz snow report |
244 cm 4 cm |
0 cm 12 Jan 2025 |
Hard-pack | 0.0 |
Les Gets snow report |
111 cm 100 cm |
3 cm 10 Jan 2025 |
Hard-pack | 0.0 |
Les Houches snow report |
? cm ? cm |
? cm |
? | ? |
Morzine snow report |
112 cm 99 cm |
1 cm 10 Jan 2025 |
Hard-pack | 0.0 |
Natural and man made fresh powder in this French resort.
The average annual snowfall in Samoens is ? centimetres each year.
Natural powder is augmented with 143 cannons or "snow guns" along 35km of piste which equates to approximately 15% of all Samoens runs.
Off-piste skiing and snowboarding is permitted which helps to alleviate the wear and tear on ski conditions on the patrolled trails.
Local Resources
You can get the latest Samoens report and forecast free on your mobile phone by visiting our mobile website.
You can also call the Samoens Information phone number 344028 to hear their report in these languages: French, English.
Slope Orientation
The slopes in the Samoens domain face in these directions: SE, N
Top Tips:
In the coldest winter months of January and February you'll be grateful for a resort with South facing ski areas, which offer some welcome light and warmth in the depths of a mountain winter.
In the warmest spring months of April and May, you'll find the best (ie not slushy) riding is to be had on the cooler and shady North facing trails.
Samoens rating for snow quality is 3 stars out of 5 overall