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Snow report, 23 January 2025
Over the past few days, Avoriaz has experienced mainly clear skies with milder daytime temperatures, although it’s been cold at night down to around -1°C with an average freezing level of 1600m. These conditions have resulted in a freeze-thaw cycle, particularly affecting snow quality on the lower ski slopes.
Upcoming weather in Avoriaz
Overnight and this morning, we’ve had a light snowfall in Avoriaz of around 8cm, due to a cold front from the north west. The freezing level is likely to fluctuate in the next few days with Friday evening being the highest at 2900m down to around 1300m on Sunday. Temperatures will vary between a high of 6°C on Friday morning and a minimum of -3°C on Sunday.
This cold front will quickly be replaced by high pressure from Friday for the weekend bringing föhn winds. However it will chill down again on Sunday when we will start to see snowfall.
Looking ahead
The next significant snowfall in Avoriaz looks like being Monday, where it is anticipated that around 12cm will fall overnight. The moderate snowfall will continue through Tuesday bringing up to another 8cm. The freezing level will remain low at around 1100m.
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Top tips for skiers this week in Avoriaz
- Quiet pistes: Take advantage of the January lull! Ski between 12:00 and 14:00, and you'll feel like you have the mountain to yourself.
- Snow conditions: While the pistes arebeing really well-maintained, some spots can be quite hard-packed and icy. For a smoother ride, stick to the softer snow along the edges.
- Gear up: Pack both low light and sunny lenses. Different thickness of layers is key to adapting to the changing temperatures, especially with the wind chill on certain lifts.
- Stay warm: Even with mild daytime temperatures, the breeze can make it feel much colder. A buff or neck warmer will keep you comfortable on those breezy lifts.
- Safety first: Avalanche risk is currently between 2 and 3 (moderate/considerable) out of 5. If you plan to venture off-piste, ensure you have the proper equipment, up to date weather information, and guidance.
Make the most of these last couple of quiet ski weeks in Avoriaz. The school half terms begin throughout Europe on 8th February and run through to 8th March, meaning busier on the slopes and in resort. Having said that, if you are coming out in February you’ll find some great activities and events for all the family. Check out our guide to what’s on in February in Avoriaz.
Updates
Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Avoriaz. We will be updating this snow report page every Thursday, so check back in with us next week to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.
We need you!
If you're in Avoriaz this week, we want to see your images, especially videos, of what you've been up to. So when you post to Facebook or Instagram, please tag us @SeeAvoriaz #SeeAvoriaz. Every week, we'll be posting our favourite videos and images here and sharing on our social media, along with our weekly resort snow report.
See you out there on the slopes, and don't forget to tag us in your adventures!
