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📷 Aiguille du Midi
Europe
Aiguille du Midi
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 20
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
51cm
Snow Depth
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Overview
Aiguille du Midi is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 20). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~51 cm (20.1 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Aiguille du Midi, located in Chamonix, France, is a renowned alpine destination offering access to the high-altitude world of Mont Blanc. The site features a cable car that transports visitors to 3,842 meters, providing panoramic views of the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps. Signature experiences include the “Step into the Void” glass skywalk and access to mountaineering routes, while amenities include viewing terraces, a café, and interpretive exhibits. The Aiguille du Midi stands out for its dramatic scenery and unique vantage point over Europe’s highest peaks.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Aiguille du Midi
Lifts
5
Longest run
24 km / 14.9 mi
Lift fleet
- Aerial tram2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Bar du Moulin – This stylish and intimate bar in Chamonix, near the Aiguille du Midi, is renowned for its creative cocktails, cozy ambiance, and regular live DJ sets, making it a favorite après-ski spot for both locals and visitors seeking a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:02 PM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- GHCNMid 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
315m
Temp
14.6°C
Wind
2.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
51cm
Mid-Mountain
2439m
Temp
--°C
Wind
3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
51cm
Summit
1171m
Temp
-3.9°C
Wind
4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
27.1cm
Ops signals
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
Live Conditions
Aiguille du Midi Webcams
CMB / Skaping; OT Chamonix; Saint-Gervais / Trinum; Skyway Monte Bianco / Panomax
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CMB / Skaping; OT Chamonix; Saint-Gervais / Trinum; Skyway Monte Bianco / Panomax
CMB / Skaping; OT Chamonix; Saint-Gervais / Trinum; Skyway Monte Bianco / Panomax
CMB / Skaping; OT Chamonix; Saint-Gervais / Trinum; Skyway Monte Bianco / Panomax
CMB / Skaping; OT Chamonix; Saint-Gervais / Trinum; Skyway Monte Bianco / Panomax
CMB / Skaping; OT Chamonix; Saint-Gervais / Trinum; Skyway Monte Bianco / Panomax
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Aiguille du Midi (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 4:02 PM
Today -3 / -611.2cm15.9mm | Sat, Aug 22 -1 / -80.2cm0.3mm | Sun, Aug 23 3 / -9 | Mon, Aug 24 6 / -50.1cm0.3mm | Tue, Aug 25 4 / -42.5cm3.6mm | Wed, Aug 26 7 / -4 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 4 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 5.7 | 8.4 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 3.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | -4 | -4 | -5 | -7 | -2 | -6 | -4 | 2 | -5 | -1 | 5 | -2 | -1 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 6 | -1 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 30 | 33 | 37 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 35 | 59 | 43 | 44 | 25 | 25 | 29 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1171m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
-3.2°
-6.3°
10.9cm
4 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
-0.9°
-8.4°
0.8cm
6 km/h
Sun
23
⛅
2.8°
-9.1°
6 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
5.5°
-4.9°
9 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
4.1°
-3.9°
8 km/h
Wed
26
⛅
6.8°
-4.3°
8 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
1.3°
-3°
9 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
1.9°
-5.6°
7 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
-1.2°
-7.4°
1.1cm
8 km/h
Sun
30
☁️
1.1°
-8.4°
5 km/h
Summit elevation (1171m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:02 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 555cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 508cm full-season avg
555cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Aiguille du Midi Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 627cm with an average of 132 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 84.8cm | 17 days | 46cm | 88cm | 19.1cm |
| December | 110.2cm | 18 days | 115cm | 163cm | 21.5cm |
| January | 101.5cm | 17 days | 168cm | 213cm | 20.6cm |
| February | 83.1cm | 16 days | 201cm | 238cm | 17.6cm |
| March | 82cm | 18 days | 214cm | 245cm | 17.6cm |
| April | 59.7cm | 16 days | 207cm | 237cm | 13.4cm |
| May | 44.8cm | 12 days | 151cm | 201cm | 11.9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 20, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Aiguille du Midi, ERA5 season snowfall median was 511 cm (201 in), about 13% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
511 cm
10 El Niño winters · 13% below median
All-season median
589 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 511 cm | 484 cm – 755 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 603 cm | 525 cm – 725 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 599 cm | 541 cm – 658 cm | 2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Aiguille du Midi
- Where is Aiguille du Midi?
- Aiguille du Midi is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Aiguille du Midi?
- Aiguille du Midi runs from a base elevation of 315 m (1,033 ft) to a summit of 1,171 m (3,842 ft), giving a vertical drop of 856 m (2,808 ft).
- How big is Aiguille du Midi?
- Aiguille du Midi has 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Aiguille du Midi?
- Aiguille du Midi is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
