Champex-Lac ski resort

📷 Champex-Lac

Europe

Champex-Lac

26

Fair

stable

Last Snowfall

Feb 23

3d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

81.4cm

14-Day Forecast

0.7cm

Snow Depth

102cm

🎿

Powder Days

4

this season

Updated: Feb 26, 3:31 PMWeather at base: 448m

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.

Resort Info

Summit2194m
Base448m
Vertical5731m
Lifts4
Runs7
Skiable Area370 acres
Avg Snowfall109 inches / 278 cm
CountrySwitzerland

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
26
Fair
stable

Excellent snow depth - conditions are locked in.

Currently, Champex-Lac is enjoying clear skies with a snow depth of 658cm, providing a solid base for skiing. While there was only 10cm of new snow in the past week, the conditions are still favorable for a good day on the slopes. Keep in mind that the forecast indicates a modest 2cm of snow over the next two weeks.

AI-generated summary

Depth

658cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.

Recent

Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:31 PM UTC

Snow Summary

2194mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM

81cm
24h
1cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
81
Prev10d
Now26
F27
S28
0.5
S1
M2
T3
0.1
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 03:31 PM UTC

Freezing Level

1860m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

448m

Temp

14.6°C

Wind

1.4km/h

Snow Depth

51cm

14-Day Forecast

0.4cm

Mid-Mountain

1321m

Temp

11.2°C

Wind

4.6km/h

Snow Depth

77cm

14-Day Forecast

1.5cm

Summit

2194m

Temp

3.2°C

Wind

1.4km/h

Snow Depth

102cm

14-Day Forecast

1.6cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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)

ECMWF
0.7cm
GFS
1.5cm
GEM
3.1cm
JMA
1cm
ICON
0.1cm
Météo-Fr
12.3cm
SnowSure™
3.1cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

26

🌤️

4.6°

-3°

Fri

27

☁️

5.9°

-4.4°

Sat

28

☁️

2.6°

-4.7°

Sun

1

❄️

1.5°

-5.9°

0.5cm

Mon

2

☁️

1.4°

-8.7°

Tue

3

☁️

3.2°

-6.3°

Wed

4

☁️

3.3°

-5.9°

0.1cm

Thu

5

☁️

3.1°

-6°

Fri

6

☁️

3.5°

-5.2°

Sat

7

4.2°

-3.8°

Summit elevation (2194m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:31 PM UTC

357.1cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-8%

vs 5-Year Avg

390.2cm avg by now

+4%

vs 30-Year Avg

345cm avg by now

390.2cm

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.