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📷 Balme - Vallorcine
Europe
Balme - Vallorcine
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 12
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:03 PM UTC · informational only
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14-Day Forecast
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Overview
Balme - Vallorcine is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 12). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Unable to find a reliable description for this resort.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Balme - Vallorcine
Lifts
13
Skiable area
761.1 ac
Runs by difficulty(23 total)
Beginner
2
10% of terrain
Intermediate
12
52% of terrain
Advanced
8
33% of terrain
Expert
1
5% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner10%
- Intermediate52%
- Advanced33%
- Expert5%
Lift fleet
- Gondola2
- High-speed quad2
- Surface lift9
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
Le Café Comptoir – This cozy and welcoming spot in Vallorcine is renowned for its relaxed après-ski ambiance, offering hearty Savoyard cuisine, local wines, and a friendly atmosphere just steps from the Balme ski lifts, making it a favorite among skiers looking to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:03 PM UTC
Base
1001m
Temp
14.9°C
Wind
4.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1626m
Temp
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Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
2250m
Temp
6.4°C
Wind
4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Balme - Vallorcine Webcams
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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 Balme - Vallorcine (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, 4:03 PM
Today 7 / 415.9mm | Sat, Aug 22 10 / 20.3mm | Sun, Aug 23 13 / 1 | Mon, Aug 24 16 / 60.3mm | Tue, Aug 25 14 / 73.6mm | Wed, Aug 26 17 / 6 | |||||||||||||
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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) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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) | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 9 |
| 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 (2250m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
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7.2°
4°
4 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
9.5°
1.9°
6 km/h
Sun
23
⛅
13.2°
1.2°
6 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
15.8°
5.5°
9 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
14.4°
6.5°
8 km/h
Wed
26
⛅
17.2°
6.1°
8 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
11.6°
7.3°
9 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
12.2°
4.7°
7 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
9.2°
3°
8 km/h
Sun
30
☁️
11.5°
1.9°
5 km/h
Summit elevation (2250m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:03 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 572cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 505cm full-season avg
572cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Balme - Vallorcine Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 546cm with an average of 125 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 | 74.7cm | 16 days | 28cm | 59cm | 16.8cm |
| December | 95.5cm | 18 days | 84cm | 119cm | 18.9cm |
| January | 90.3cm | 17 days | 129cm | 160cm | 18.5cm |
| February | 76cm | 16 days | 160cm | 185cm | 15.9cm |
| March | 75.8cm | 18 days | 170cm | 194cm | 16.1cm |
| April | 55.9cm | 15 days | 150cm | 182cm | 12.7cm |
| May | 33.4cm | 10 days | 78cm | 128cm | 9.4cm |
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 12, 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 Balme - Vallorcine, ERA5 season snowfall median was 511 cm (201 in), about 3% 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 · 3% below median
All-season median
527 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 511 cm | 484 cm – 554 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 542 cm | 511 cm – 647 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 511 cm | 455 cm – 595 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 Balme - Vallorcine
- Where is Balme - Vallorcine?
- Balme - Vallorcine is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Balme - Vallorcine?
- Balme - Vallorcine runs from a base elevation of 1,001 m (3,284 ft) to a summit of 2,250 m (7,382 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,249 m (4,098 ft).
- How big is Balme - Vallorcine?
- Balme - Vallorcine has 1,881 acres (761 hectares) of skiable terrain, 23 marked runs and 13 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Balme - Vallorcine?
- Balme - Vallorcine 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.
- How much snow does Balme - Vallorcine get in a typical season?
- Balme - Vallorcine averages 236 inches / 600 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
