La Forêt Blanche Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for La Forêt Blanche
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This is the Snow Forecast for La Forêt Blanche, France for 16 days from 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 01:36 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5in |
| Next 48 Hours | 15in |
| Next 7 Days | 16in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for La Forêt Blanche.
Forecast for today in La Forêt Blanche
Max 45°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 7in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, light snow later.
Snow Line from 7,379ft to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 April 2025 03:39 PDT
Powder Possible :- 13in of Fresh Snow is forecast for La Forêt Blanche over the next 2 days.
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La Forêt Blanche Snow Report
Snow report from Les Orres (7 miles from La Forêt Blanche)
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La Forêt Blanche 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | NE F2 | SE F2 | S F2 | |||
| 9,022ft | 29°F
 +7in
| 29°F
+8in
| 35°F
 | 38°F
 | 36°F
| 36°F
| 37°F
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | S F2 | |||||
| 7,218ft | 36°F
 +5in
| 36°F
+8in
| 41°F
| 45°F
| 42°F
| 42°F
| 44°F
|
| 5,413ft | 45°F
| 42°F
+8in
| 50°F
| 52°F
| 51°F
| 51°F
| 55°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 7,379ft | varying 6,788ft | 5,413ft | varying 7,477ft | |||
| Max Town | 45°F | 42°F | 50°F | 52°F | 51°F | 51°F | 55°F |
| Min Town | 33°F | 33°F | 33°F | 35°F | 36°F | 34°F | 34°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.
La Forêt Blanche 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 45°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 7in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, light snow later.
Snow Line from 7,379ft to resort level.
Max 42°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
8in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, rain showers, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 6,788ft to resort level.
Max 50°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, fair later.
Max 52°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, light rain showers later.
Max 51°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 7,477ft to 7,051ft, with rain below.
Max 51°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 55°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for La Forêt Blanche, 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 La Forêt Blanche, 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.
La Forêt Blanche Snow Forecast updated at 01:36 PDT, next update expected 07:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near La Forêt Blanche
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villeneuve | 23in | 25in | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 20in | 21in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 18in | 20in | |||||||
| Clavière | 18in | 18in | |||||||
| Risoul | 16in | 16in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 14in | 16in | |||||||
| Les Orres | 14in | 14in | |||||||
| Vars | 13in | 13in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Forêt Blanche
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to La Forêt Blanche, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in La Forêt Blanche, 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 La Forêt Blanche 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 La Forêt Blanche 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 La Forêt Blanche 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.