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French Snow Forecasts - Saturday 25th March 2023

France Snow Forecasts and Reports for French Ski Resorts

Where is there snow in France?

Powder Alert!

Updated 25 March 06:57:55 PDT

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 27 ski areas including Chamonix, Les Arcs, Les Menuires, Méribel and Tignes.

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When will it next snow in France?

Snow is next forecast to fall in France over the next 2 days, in at least 50 Ski Resorts including Chamonix, Flaine, Les Arcs, Méribel and Val Thorens.

How much snow is there in France?

The deepest reported snow in France is in Arc 1800, which reports snow depths of 126in on upper slopes and 18in lower down.

When did it last snow in France?

Recent snow reports indicate that it snowed in France today (25 March), in at least 21 Ski Resorts including Chamonix, Flaine, La Plagne, Tignes and Val Thorens.

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Top French Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow

Ski Resorts in France with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
La Rosière7in
Les Arcs7in
Montchavin-Les Coches8in
Peisey-Vallandry7in
Flaine6in
Les Contamines6in
Samoëns6in
Brides-les-Bains9in
La Tania9in
Les Menuires9in

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Top French Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

French ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Avoriaz126in
Châtel126in
Les Arcs126in
Montriond126in
Peisey-Vallandry126in
La Plagne120in
Champagny en Vanoise116in
Montchavin-Les Coches116in
Bolquère Pyrénées 2000110in
Flaine110in

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French Ski Resorts - Forecast Snow Comparison

The latest snow forecasts for Ski Resorts in France - please note that all ski resorts can be affected by weather at short notice, and you should check with the Tourist Office before travelling.

French Snow Forecasts
Ski Resort Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 DaySnow Conditions
Alpe d'Huez1in 6in Ski Area Open
Argentière3in 9in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Avoriaz1in 3in Wet Snow
Ax les Thermes--Spring Snow
Brides-les-Bains3in 9in -
Cambre d'Aze---
Chamonix3in 9in Soft Snow High Wet Low
Champagny en Vanoise3in 8in -
Chamrousse-5in -
Châtel1in 4in Wet High
Courchevel2in 6in Soft Snow
Flaine2in 6in Soft Snow
Font Romeu--Soft Snow
Isola 2000---
La Chapelle d'Abondance1in 4in -
La Clusaz1in 6in Hard High Spring Snow Low
La Joue du Loup-2in -
La Plagne2in 7in Soft Snow High Wet Low
La Rosière1in 7in Fresh Snow
La Tania3in 9in Soft Snow
Le Corbier-2in Soft Snow High Spring Snow Low
Le Grand Bornand1in 5in Wet High No Snow Low
Les Angles--Spring Snow
Les Arcs1in 7in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Les Carroz1in 5in Hard High No Snow Low
Les Contamines1in 6in Fresh Snow High
Les Deux Alpes1in 5in Soft Snow High Spring Snow Low
Les Gets1in 2in Wet Snow
Les Houches-3in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Les Menuires3in 9in Spring Snow
Les Orres-2in -
Les Saisies1in 5in Spring Snow
Megève2in 6in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Mont Ventoux---
Montchavin-Les Coches2in 8in -
Montgenèvre1in 3in -
Morillon1in 4in Spring Snow
Morzine1in 2in Wet Snow
Méribel3in 9in Fresh Snow High Hard Low
Peisey-Vallandry2in 7in -
Praz sur Arly1in 5in -
Puy Saint Vincent2in 7in Soft Snow High Wet Low
Risoul-1in Spring Snow
Saint Martin de Belleville3in 9in -
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise2in 6in Fresh Snow
Samoëns2in 6in Spring Snow
Serre Chevalier2in 5in Spring Snow
St Gervais Mont-Blanc-2in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
The Three Valleys3in 9in Soft Snow
Thollon-les-Mémises1in 2in Hard
Tignes2in 9in Spring Snow High Soft Snow Low
Val Cenis2in 4in -
Val Thorens3in 10in Soft Snow
Val d'Isère2in 7in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Valfréjus2in 5in Spring Snow
Valloire1in 4in Spring Snow
Valmeinier1in 6in Spring Snow
Valmorel-1in Wet Snow
Vaujany1in 5in -

N.B. The above table shows only the top 60 French ski resorts; please use the Map in the menu above or the links below to see regions of France.

The French snow forecast figures given here are the likely average cumulative snowfall on each day, for the specified ski resort. Local snow depths may vary considerably from slope to slope.

Off Piste and Avalanche Safety

Ski Safe : If you intend to ski or snowboard out of bounds in France, you must check conditions locally before doing so. Always check the Avalanche Risk Level and carry appropriate avalanche safety equipment at all times.

French Snow Forecast Table Key

  • Snow Forecast - links to 7-Day medium-range and 14-Day long-range Snow Forecasts.
  • 48 Hours - total snowfall forecast in the next 48 hours.
  • 7 Days - total snowfall possible over the next 7 days.
  • Status - ski area status (Open/Closed/Unknown).
  • Snow Conditions - current skiing conditions.

All Snow Forecasts beyond 2 days are subject to change. The multi-day snowfall totals above are the total quantity of fresh snow expected to fall, and do NOT account for settling and compaction that will occur.

 Rhône-Alpes Snow

Ski Resorts in Rhône-Alpes with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
La Rosière7in
Les Arcs7in
Flaine6in
La Tania9in
Les Menuires9in

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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Snow

Ski Resorts in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
La Grave9in
Puy Saint Vincent7in
Serre Chevalier5in
Montgenèvre3in
Les Deux Alpes5in

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 Midi-Pyrénées Snow

Ski Resorts in Midi-Pyrénées with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Ax les Thermes-
Barèges-
Ascou Pailhères-
Luchon - Superbagnères1in
Le Mourtis-

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 Languedoc-Roussillon Snow

Ski Resorts in Languedoc-Roussillon with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Puyvalador-
Le Bleymard1in
Cambre d'Aze-
Font Romeu-
La Croix de Bauzon-

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 Franche-Comté Snow

Ski Resorts in Franche-Comté with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Les Rousses1in
Lamoura1in
Entre-Les-Fourgs1in
Jougne1in
Morbier1in

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