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Samoens Snow Report – 1999-2009 (10 year
average)
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Samoens and more generally the Grand Massif (Flaine)
has always benefited from a superb snow record thanks
to the microclimate resulting from the proximity of
Mont Blanc. Snow cover on at least parts of the ski
area is pretty much guaranteed from mid-December
until late April. Samoens also benefits from
North-facing slopes which greatly
helps to retain snow longer. Here is the snow
record data for Samoens. The first row shows the week
for which the measurement applies eg. February 3 is the
3rd week in February. Top slopes shows the average
snow cover in cm at the top of the ski area. Bottom
Slopes shows the average snow cover in cm at the
bottom of the ski area (this is generally where the
nursery pistes are
located). About 10 cm is generally enough to ski but
it very much depends on what’s below ie. grass or more rocky surface.
Over the last 5 seasons (prior to 2008/2009) the
Grand Massif has had an annual average snowfall
of 4.85m (16 feet) - one of the highest levels in
France.
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Nov
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December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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4
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1
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2
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3
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4
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1
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2
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3
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4
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1
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2
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3
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4
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1
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2
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3
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4
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1
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2
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3
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28
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46
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58
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70
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138
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165
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177
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190
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222
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229
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241
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266
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265
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293
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305
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301
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359
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312
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319
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280
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11
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21
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32
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37
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57
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67
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61
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67
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84
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79
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76
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88
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86
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90
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96
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82
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71
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63
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73
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62
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