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Tier B — Favored

📷 Mont-Blanc

Europe

Mont-Blanc

Off-season

Last season ended April 11, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 11

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Powder Days

13

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

1

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:00 AM•Weather at base: 850m

Overview

Mont-Blanc is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 11, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:00 UTC.

Resort Guide

Mont-Blanc is a ski resort located in the heart of the French Alps, offering access to a vast ski area with over 400 km of slopes across several interconnected villages. The resort is known for its varied terrain suitable for all levels, panoramic views of Mont Blanc, and authentic alpine atmosphere. Key amenities include modern lift systems, family-friendly facilities, and a range of après-ski options, making it a standout destination for both skiing and mountain experiences.

Resort Info

Summit2353m
Base850m
Vertical1503m
Lifts110
Runs232
Skiable Area383 acres
Average snowfall107 inches / 272 cm
CountryFrance
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 11, 2026
Projected openingDecember 4, 2026

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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Mountain Collective

Mountain Collective

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Le Saint Nicolas – This popular après-ski bar in Saint-Gervais, part of the Evasion Mont-Blanc area, is renowned for its cozy alpine ambiance, live music, and welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2353mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM UTC

Base

850m

Temp

18.3°C

Wind

4.7km/h

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Mid-Mountain

1602m

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15.9°C

Wind

11.5km/h

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Summit

2353m

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11°C

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11.5km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Mont-Blanc El Niño rank & forecast

Mont-Blanc ranks #161 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +4% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#161 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +4% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mont-Blanc averaged +4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 +8%, '23-24 +17%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −13%'15-16 +8%'23-24 +17%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Mont-Blanc Webcams

All Webcams

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

CMB / Skaping; OT Chamonix; Saint-Gervais / Trinum; Skyway Monte Bianco / Panomax

CMB / Skaping; OT Chamonix; Saint-Gervais / Trinum; Skyway Monte Bianco / Panomax

7 webcams • Click to expand

Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Mont-Blanc (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 28, 10:00 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
12 / 510.5mm
Sat, Aug 29
11 / 4
Sun, Aug 30
14 / 5
Mon, Aug 31
13 / 73.9mm
Tue, Sep 1
14 / 51.5mm
Wed, Sep 2
11 / 65.4mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)2.14.53.90000001.21.51.200.60.93.60.90.9
Temp (°C)1111861168137812881377107
Wind (km/h)9106382282292372283
Gusts (km/h)475337152817132816203322203828212727

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2353m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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12°

5.2°

12 km/h

Sat

29

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11.4°

3.5°

8 km/h

Sun

30

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13.8°

5°

9 km/h

Mon

31

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12.5°

6.7°

10 km/h

Tue

1

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13.9°

5.3°

8 km/h

Wed

2

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11.2°

5.5°

9 km/h

Thu

3

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12.7°

2.2°

8 km/h

Fri

4

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17.1°

3.6°

8 km/h

Sat

5

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18.7°

9.1°

7 km/h

Sun

6

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19.1°

9.5°

9 km/h

Summit elevation (2353m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM UTC

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Off-season · 588cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 558cm full-season avg

588cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~505.7 cm. That's 14% below the 5-year average (588 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 9% below the 30-year average (558 cm).

Mont-Blanc Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 609cm with an average of 116 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November81.6cm15 days31cm68cm18.5cm
December109cm17 days94cm135cm21.7cm
January107.4cm17 days146cm184cm22.6cm
February88.2cm16 days180cm212cm19.8cm
March88.1cm17 days191cm220cm20.1cm
April59.6cm14 days170cm203cm13.8cm
May32.3cm9 days92cm146cm9.8cm

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 4, 2026

Through Apr 11, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Mont-Blanc, ERA5 season snowfall median was 544 cm (214 in), about 9% 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

544 cm

10 El Niño winters · 9% below median

All-season median

595 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10544 cm534 cm – 654 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12623 cm552 cm – 748 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8585 cm520 cm – 669 cm2025, 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Mont-Blanc

Where is Mont-Blanc?
Mont-Blanc is a ski resort in France.
How high is Mont-Blanc?
Mont-Blanc runs from a base elevation of 850 m (2,789 ft) to a summit of 2,353 m (7,720 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,503 m (4,931 ft).
How big is Mont-Blanc?
Mont-Blanc has 946 acres (383 hectares) of skiable terrain, 232 marked runs and 110 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Mont-Blanc?
Mont-Blanc 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.
When is ski season at Mont-Blanc?
Mont-Blanc typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Mont-Blanc get in a typical season?
Mont-Blanc averages 107 inches / 272 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Mont-Blanc in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #161 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +4% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mont-Blanc averaged +4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 +8%, '23-24 +17%. A pattern, not a promise.