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Ski resort in Haute-Savoie, France
Megève
A traditional village resort near Mont Blanc, part of the Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Megève (GMT+1).
Megève snow forecast at 2,350 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Sunday, with 45–95 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Megève at the top lift (2,350 m / 7,700 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 45–95 cm (18–37 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 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) and the freezing level near 1,950 m (6,400 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday.
- Temperature now
- −2 °C (28 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,950 m (6,400 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 17 km/h (11 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 98% cloud
Megève hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Megève in the next 24 hours.
Megève 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Megève this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, sunny, 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 | SunnyBest day−6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Light snowPoor ski day−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) · freezing level 2,100 m (6,900 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon | SnowFair ski day−5 to −2 °C (23 to 28 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | 3–6 cm (1–3 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snowPoor ski day−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · gusts 62 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | 0–25 cm (0–9 in) |
| Wed | Rain and snowPoor ski day−5 to −3 °C (23 to 27 °F) · gusts 68 km/h (42 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 10–35 cm (5–14 in) |
| Thu | Rain and snowFair ski day−4 to −3 °C (25 to 27 °F) · gusts 55 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | 10–20 cm (5–8 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.
Megève 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 −3 °C (19 to 27 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–5 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Snow−8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 4–6 cm (1–3 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Snow−9 to −5 °C (16 to 23 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–25 cm (0–9 in) |
How much snow is there in Megève 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.
Megève snow forecast at 1,113 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Megève in the village (1,113 m / 3,700 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) and the freezing level near 1,700 m (5,600 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday.
- Temperature now
- 5 °C (41 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,700 m (5,600 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 15 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 95% cloud
Megève hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Megève in the next 24 hours.
Megève 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy1 to 5 °C (34 to 41 °F) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Sunny1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain4 to 11 °C (39 to 52 °F) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain4 to 7 °C (39 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) · gusts 42 km/h (26 mph) · freezing level 2,450 m (8,000 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain3 to 4 °C (37 to 39 °F) · gusts 45 km/h (28 mph) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain2 to 4 °C (36 to 39 °F) · freezing level 1,700 m (5,600 ft) | No snow |
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.
Megève 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 | Some sun0 to 4 °C (32 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Rain0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Rain−1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy−4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Megève 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 Megève?
- Department
- Haute-Savoie
- Country
- France
- Mountains
- Alps
- Village
- 1,113 m
- Top lift
- 2,350 m
- Vertical
- 1,237 m
- Season
- Mid-December to Early April
- Passes
- Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective
- Website
- www.megeve-tourisme.fr
About Megève
Megève grew as a ski resort in the 1920s. In 1921 Baroness Noémie de Rothschild opened the Domaine du Mont d’Arbois hotel, which helped the resort develop.
Its skiing runs from 1,113 m to 2,350 m. The Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area links Megève with Saint-Gervais, Combloux, La Giettaz and Les Contamines-Montjoie, with more than 400 km of slopes.
When does it snow in Megève?
In Megève, snow falls on about 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 days | 10 days | 12 days | 9 days | 6 days | 0 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 Megève 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 | 13 | 20% | −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) | 19 |
| February | 10 | 13% | −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) | 17 |
| March | 12 | 16% | −6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F) | 20 |
| April | 9 | 10% | −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) | 21 |
| May | 6 | 5% | 1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) | 21 |
| June | 0 | 0% | 6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) | 22 |
| July | <1 | 0% | 8 to 18 °C (46 to 64 °F) | 26 |
| August | 0 | 0% | 8 to 18 °C (46 to 64 °F) | 26 |
| September | 2 | 1% | 4 to 14 °C (39 to 57 °F) | 22 |
| October | 3 | 3% | 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) | 21 |
| November | 11 | 13% | −5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) | 18 |
| December | 12 | 19% | −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | 18 |
Snow in Megève in October
In October, Megève 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 11 °C (34 to 52 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Megève in November
In November, Megève 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 −5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Megève in December
In December, Megève 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 −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Megève in January
In January, Megève gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 20% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Megève in February
In February, Megève gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Megève in March
In March, Megève 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 −6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Megève in April
In April, Megève 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 −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Megève in May
In May, Megève gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Megève?
Of the last ten winters in Megève, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 41% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2016/17, about 24% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 6 March 2017.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 76% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 141% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 101% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 103% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 118% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 86% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 89% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 111% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 77% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 98% 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 Megève
Does Megève have snow at Christmas?
Megève 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 Megève have snow at New Year?
Megève 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 7 of those years.
Does Megève have snow in mid-February?
Megève 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 Megève have snow at Easter?
Megève 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 Megève?
It snows on about 78 days a year in Megève at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Megève?
January is the snowiest month in Megève, bringing about 20% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Megève?
Of the last ten winters in Megève, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 41% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2016/17, about 24% below average.
How cold does Megève get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Megève at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −9 °C (16 °F) and highs of 0 °C (32 °F).
How many bluebird days does Megève get in winter?
From December to March, Megève averages about 19 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.8 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 Megève?
The village or lowest lift at Megève is at 1,113 m (3,700 ft) and the top lift is at 2,350 m (7,700 ft), a vertical drop of 1,237 m (4,100 ft).
When does the ski season start in Megève?
The lifts at Megève usually open in mid-December and close in early April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Megève Tourism, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc, Wikipedia, Megève ski area opening information