📷 Champex-Lac
Europe
Champex-Lac
Closed for the season
Season ended April 12, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 07:01 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed April 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 18
10d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
3.1cm
14-Day Forecast
6.1cm
Snow Depth
102cm
Powder Days
4
this season
Overview
Champex-Lac is a ski resort in Europe, Switzerland, currently closed for the season as of April 12, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 14/100 (Limited), snow base 102 cm (40.2 in). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 19:01 UTC.
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.
Gallery
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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.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed April 12, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
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.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 07:01 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 07:01 PM UTC
Freezing Level
1860m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
448m
Temp
18.3°C
Wind
1km/h
Snow Depth
51cm
14-Day Forecast
2.8cm
Mid-Mountain
1321m
Temp
12.1°C
Wind
6.4km/h
Snow Depth
77cm
14-Day Forecast
14.7cm
Summit
2194m
Temp
7°C
Wind
1km/h
Snow Depth
102cm
14-Day Forecast
2.9cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
Extended OutlookDays 8–14
Machine-learning blend of all 7 weather models, trained on 1.48M historical forecasts. On the most recent gate window, +35.9% more accurate at day 8–14 than the simple model average.
Long-range outlooks are inherently uncertain — treat days 8–14 as directional, not a precise forecast. Shorter horizons (days 1–7) still come from the individual weather models above.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2194m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
28
🌤️
10.8°
4°
Fri
29
🌤️
11.4°
3.8°
Sat
30
☁️
11.1°
3.8°
Sun
31
🌧️
11°
3.7°
Mon
1
☁️
8.9°
1.9°
Tue
2
🌧️
7.8°
2°
Wed
3
❄️
8°
1.2°
0.6cm
Thu
4
❄️
9.4°
0.6°
Fri
5
❄️
5.9°
0.3°
5.5cm
Sat
6
🌧️
8°
0°
Summit elevation (2194m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 07:01 PM UTC
506.5cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-18%
vs 5-Year Avg
615.5cm avg by now
-4%
vs 30-Year Avg
525.4cm avg by now
615.5cm
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.
Season at a Glance
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
