La Joue du Loup Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for La Joue du Loup
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This is the Snow Forecast for La Joue du Loup, France for 16 days from 5 April.
Updated 05 April 2025 07:31 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 17 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | - |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for La Joue du Loup.
Forecast for today in La Joue du Loup
Max 57°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers first, fair then clear spells, clear sky later.
Dévoluy (including La Joue du Loup) is reporting “Spring Snow(Low)” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
La Joue du Loup Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 103in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 16in |
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow Low |
| Last Snow | |
| 2in of Snow - 2 April | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Dévoluy was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
La Joue du Loup 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 05 | Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | Thu 10 | Fri 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 8,202ft | 44°F
| 47°F
 | 43°F
| 44°F
| 37°F
 | 43°F
| 45°F
|
| E F2 | |||||||
| 6,562ft | 49°F
| 53°F
| 49°F
| 49°F
| 43°F
| 49°F
| 51°F
|
| 4,921ft | 57°F
| 58°F
| 53°F
| 53°F
| 48°F
| 54°F
| 57°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 6,591ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 57°F | 58°F | 53°F | 53°F | 48°F | 54°F | 57°F |
| Min Town | 42°F | 41°F | 37°F | 35°F | 36°F | 38°F | 39°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 Joue du Loup 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 57°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers first, fair then clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 58°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 53°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
07
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Max 53°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
08
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 48°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°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
09
New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 6,591ft to 6,493ft, with rain below.
Max 54°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
10
Snow unlikely
Fog first, fair then cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 57°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for La Joue du Loup, 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 Joue du Loup, 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 Joue du Loup Snow Forecast updated at 07:31 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near La Joue du Loup
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orcières-Merlette | - | 1in | |||||||
| SuperDévoluy | - | - |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Joue du Loup
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to La Joue du Loup, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in La Joue du Loup, 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 Joue du Loup 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 Joue du Loup 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 Joue du Loup 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.