Briançon Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Briançon
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This is the Snow Forecast for Briançon, France for 15 days from 15 April.
Updated 14 April 2025 11:32 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 17 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 10in |
| Next 7 Days | 14in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Briançon.
Forecast for today in Briançon
Max 58°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 7,411ft to 6,362ft, with rain below.
Serre Chevalier (including Briançon) is reporting “Hard” with 10in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Briançon Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 43in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 14in |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Last Snow | |
| 1in of Snow - 2 April | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Serre Chevalier was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Briançon 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 8,333ft | 42°F
 +1in
| 35°F
 +4in
| 32°F
 +5in
| 38°F
| 38°F
 | 33°F
+1in
| 42°F
|
| 6,081ft | 50°F
| 41°F
| 40°F
+2in
| 46°F
| 47°F
| 46°F
 | 50°F
|
| 3,829ft | 58°F
| 48°F
| 47°F
| 51°F
| 54°F
| 53°F
 | 57°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 7,411ft | varying 7,379ft | varying 6,296ft | varying 7,313ft | |||
| Max Town | 58°F | 48°F | 47°F | 51°F | 54°F | 53°F | 57°F |
| Min Town | 43°F | 41°F | 38°F | 38°F | 40°F | 45°F | 43°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Briançon Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 58°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 7,411ft to 6,362ft, with rain below.
Max 48°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 4in New Snow
Light rain.
Snow Line from 7,379ft to 5,902ft, with rain below.
Max 47°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 5in New Snow
Light rain, rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 6,296ft to 4,918ft, with rain below.
Max 51°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Max 54°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 53°F
Min 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 7,313ft to 6,821ft, with rain below.
Max 57°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Briançon, France gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Briançon, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Briançon Snow Forecast updated at 11:32 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Briançon
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sestrière | 31in | 34in | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 24in | 31in | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 23in | 26in | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 22in | 24in | |||||||
| Monêtier les Bains | 14in | 20in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 14in | 19in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 16in | 18in | |||||||
| Villeneuve | 13in | 18in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Briançon
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Briançon, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Briançon, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Briançon is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Briançon will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Briançon for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.