📷 Champex-Lac
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Champex-Lac
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Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
2.7cm
Past 48 Hours
2.7cm
Past 10 Days
2.8cm
14-Day Forecast
6.9cm
Snow Depth
102cm
Powder Days
4
this season
Resort Guide
Champex-Lac is a ski resort located in the Swiss Alps in the Valais region, offering a tranquil alpine setting with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and lake. The resort features a variety of ski slopes suitable for beginners and intermediates, as well as cross-country trails and snowshoe routes. Key amenities include ski schools, equipment rentals, and a welcoming village atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for families and those seeking a peaceful winter escape. The unique combination of lakeside scenery and mountain activities distinguishes Champex-Lac as a charming and versatile winter destination.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Bar du Lac – This cozy lakeside bar is a favorite among Champex-Lac visitors for its welcoming atmosphere, scenic views, and relaxed après-ski vibe, making it a popular spot to unwind with drinks after a day on the slopes.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Currently, Champex-Lac is experiencing overcast skies with a temperature of 4°C and a solid snow depth of 564cm. You can enjoy some fresh tracks with 3cm of new snow in the last 24 hours, although the recent snowfall has been limited to just 3cm over the past week.
AI-generated summaryDepth
632cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.
Recent
38cm in the past week - decent refresh.
Forecast
18cm forecast - some snow expected.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:01 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 03:01 PM UTC
Freezing Level
1860m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
448m
Temp
14.8°C
Wind
3.1km/h
Snow Depth
51cm
14-Day Forecast
1.4cm
Mid-Mountain
1321m
Temp
11.1°C
Wind
7.9km/h
Snow Depth
77cm
14-Day Forecast
1.7cm
Summit
2194m
Temp
3.5°C
Wind
3.1km/h
Snow Depth
102cm
14-Day Forecast
3.1cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2194m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
❄️
4.9°
1.3°
2.8cm
Mon
13
❄️
2.6°
-1.6°
3.6cm
Tue
14
❄️
1.2°
-3.1°
0.5cm
Wed
15
☁️
6°
-2.9°
Thu
16
☁️
4.9°
-2.4°
Fri
17
☁️
6.3°
-1.3°
Sat
18
☁️
5.6°
0.4°
Sun
19
☁️
6.5°
0.2°
Mon
20
☁️
5.7°
-0.3°
Tue
21
☁️
6.1°
-0.1°
Summit elevation (2194m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:01 PM UTC
452.1cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-11%
vs 5-Year Avg
507.6cm avg by now
+0%
vs 30-Year Avg
451.7cm avg by now
507.6cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased to 238.5 cm, exceeding the 30-year average of 198.2 cm, indicating a recent upward trend. The 2023 season was a significant anomaly with 426.5 cm, nearly double the 5-year average, while 2020 marked a notable low at 124.6 cm. The current season's snowfall is substantially below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at just 56% and 67% of those benchmarks, respectively, highlighting considerable year-to-year variability and a sharp decline from recent highs.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.