Cordon snow report
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Cordon
Cordon ski resort in Haute-Savoie offers a charming and family-friendly experience, with a focus on beginner and intermediate skiers. The resort's best trails are the blue runs, which wind through the picturesque forest and offer stunning views of Mont Blanc. An interesting fact about Cordon is that it was the site of a battle during World War II, where French resistance fighters held off German troops for several days. For beginners, we suggest starting on the easy green runs near the village, such as La Combe and Les Choseaux. After a day on the slopes, head to Le Tire-Fesses for a cozy and welcoming apres ski atmosphere.
Terrain mix: Cordon ski resort is located in the French Alps and is surrounded by several mountain ranges and peaks.
1. Aravis Range: The Aravis Range is situated to the west of Cordon and includes peaks such as Pointe Percee and La Tournette. It offers stunning views and a variety of skiing and snowboarding opportunities.
2. Mont Blanc Massif: The Mont Blanc Massif is located to the south of Cordon and includes the highest peak in the Alps, Mont Blanc. This iconic mountain range offers some of the most challenging and picturesque skiing in the region.
3. Les Contamines-Montjoie: This ski area is located near Cordon and offers a variety of slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. It is also known for its beautiful scenery and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Overall, Cordon ski resort benefits from its location in the heart of the French Alps, surrounded by stunning mountain ranges and peaks that provide a diverse and exciting skiing experience for visitors.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Cordon -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Cordon in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Cordon reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Cordon
Where does the snow data for Cordon come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Cordon?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Cordon?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Cordon.