Morzine Snowfall Data & Powder Probability

Snowfall patterns over the last decade

Across ERA5 reanalysis snowfall records from 2015 to 2025, Morzine averages 303cm (119 inches) of snowfall a year, with the November-through-April ski season delivering about 295cm of that total. January is comfortably the heaviest calendar month in the 10-year average at 71.3cm, followed closely by December at 66.2cm; March (50.5cm) and February (48.9cm) anchor the mid-season, while November (36.0cm) and April (22.4cm) bracket it. Ranked by powder probability — the share of weeks with at least 15cm of fresh snow — January leads at 45%, just ahead of December at 44%, then February at 33%, March at 28%, November at 21% and April at 11%. Both measures point the same way: the mid-December through January window combines the deepest totals with the best odds of a powder day, and snowfall falls away quickly after March as the lower Chablais slopes warm.

Year-to-year variability is large, and it is widest in early winter. December snowfall in the 10-year record ranges from just 1.1cm in the driest winter to 128.9cm in the wettest — a more than hundred-fold spread on a single calendar month, and the widest range of any month at Morzine. February swings between 4.0cm and 112.7cm, March between 2.9cm and 71.9cm, and November between 1.7cm and 75.0cm. January is the most dependable heart-of-season month, ranging from 28.6cm to 120.1cm — every January in the decade still cleared 28cm, the highest floor on the calendar. The wide December range is the main planning risk: a quiet start can leave the lower Portes du Soleil pistes snowmaking-dependent until the new year, while a strong December can deliver more snow than the rest of the season combined. A multi-year baseline is more useful for choosing travel dates than any single-week Morzine snow report or short-range forecast.

Morzine's modest annual total reflects altitude rather than exposure: the village sits at roughly 1,000m in the Chablais massif and the linked Portes du Soleil terrain tops out near 2,460m, well below the 3,000m-plus Tarentaise giants to the south. In the context of the French resorts tracked here, Morzine's 303cm is roughly two-thirds of Chamonix's 469cm and well under half of Tignes (710cm) or Les Arcs (716cm), which catch the same Atlantic fronts at far higher elevations. The trade-off is that Morzine's lower slopes are the first to thin in a warm spell, so the record rewards a midwinter visit: the late-December through January window concentrates both the heaviest snowfall and the highest powder odds, while April trips face a 22.4cm average and an 11% powder probability and are better timed for the higher, north-facing Avoriaz sectors than for fresh snow at village level.

Snow & Weather Conditions

We use 10 years of historical data to help you plan — not a live snow report.

The French Alps receive substantial snowfall from Atlantic and Mediterranean storm systems. High-altitude resorts benefit from reliable natural snow, while purpose-built ski stations ensure slope-side convenience. Positioned in the mid-altitude band, the resort strikes a balance between generous precipitation and agreeable temperatures. Higher runs maintain solid coverage even when lower sectors feel the occasional thaw. Seasonal snowfall averages 4-8 metres, producing a solid base of 1-2 metres during the heart of winter.

Best Time to Ski

The best time to ski at Morzine is January and December, with 71.3cm average snowfall and 45% powder probability. Based on 10 years of historical snowfall data from PowderDays. The French Alps season runs from early December to late April. January and February provide the most reliable snowfall and coldest temperatures. PowderDays' historical tool lets you compare precipitation patterns and find the best travel windows.

Powder Probability by Month

Chance of 15cm+ fresh snow in any given week (10 years of data):

• Nov21%
• Dec44%
• Jan45%
• Feb33%
• Mar28%
• Apr11%

10-Year Snow History

What Makes It Special

France hosts some of the world's largest interconnected ski areas (Les 3 Vallées, Paradiski, Portes du Soleil), offering hundreds of kilometres of marked pistes and extensive off-piste options. French ski culture is synonymous with gastronomy — expect Michelin-quality mountain restaurants, fine wines, raclette, and a relaxed, social approach to après-ski.