Flaine snow report
Flaine
Flaine ski resort in Haute-Savoie offers skiers and snowboarders 265 km of slopes, spread across five interlinked resorts. The resort has a fantastic range of slopes to suit all abilities, with the best trails for beginners being the green runs around the Vernant bowl. Flaine has an interesting historical fact; it was designed in the 1960s by Marcel Breuer, one of the pioneers of the modernist movement, and the resort's architecture reflects this. A great place to relax after a day on the slopes is the Le White Pub, which offers a range of cocktails, beers, and live music in a cosy atmosphere.
Terrain mix: The Flaine ski resort in France is located in the Grand Massif ski area, which is known for its stunning mountain scenery. The pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of Flaine ski resort include:
1. The Grand Massif mountain range: Flaine is situated in the heart of the Grand Massif, which is one of the largest ski areas in France. The range includes peaks such as the Pointe de Plate, the Pointe de Perret, and the Pointe de Sales.
2. Mont Blanc: Flaine offers stunning views of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps and Western Europe. Mont Blanc stands at 4,808 meters (15,774 feet) and is a popular destination for mountaineers and skiers.
3. The Aiguilles Rouges: The Aiguilles Rouges is a mountain range located on the opposite side of the Chamonix Valley from Mont Blanc. The jagged peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges provide a dramatic backdrop to the ski slopes at Flaine.
4. North-facing slopes: Flaine is known for its north-facing slopes, which receive excellent snow coverage and provide great skiing conditions throughout the winter season. The resort's high altitude and north-facing aspect ensure good snow quality and quantity.
Overall, Flaine ski resort offers a unique mix of stunning mountain scenery, challenging terrain, and excellent snow conditions, making it a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
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 Flaine -- 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 Flaine in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Flaine reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Flaine
Where does the snow data for Flaine 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 Flaine?
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 Flaine?
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 Flaine.