St Jean d'Arves Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for St Jean d'Arves
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for St Jean d'Arves, France for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 13:38 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 14in |
| Next 7 Days | 15in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for St Jean d'Arves.
Forecast for today in St Jean d'Arves
Max 49°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
3in to 4in New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then light snow at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 6,493ft to resort level.
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Updated 15 April 2025 17:38 PDT
Powder Possible :- 13in of Fresh Snow is forecast for St Jean d'Arves over the next 2 days.
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St Jean d'Arves is reporting "Fresh Snow(High), Wet(Low)".
St Jean d'Arves Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 57in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 13in |
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow High Wet Low |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in St Jean d'Arves was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
St Jean d'Arves 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 7,415ft | 37°F
+4in
| 27°F
+9in
| 43°F
 | 42°F
| 41°F
| 39°F
 | 38°F
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 6,086ft | 42°F
+4in
| 30°F
+9in
| 45°F
 | 46°F
| 47°F
 | 46°F
| 45°F
|
| 4,757ft | 49°F
+3in
| 34°F
 +10in
| 47°F
| 50°F
| 54°F
| 51°F
| 52°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 6,493ft | 4,757ft | 4,757ft | varying 5,935ft | varying 5,771ft | ||
| Max Town | 49°F | 34°F | 47°F | 50°F | 54°F | 51°F | 52°F |
| Min Town | 32°F | 30°F | 29°F | 39°F | 38°F | 36°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.
St Jean d'Arves 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 49°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
3in to 4in New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then light snow at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 6,493ft to resort level.
Max 34°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
9in to 10in New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 47°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 50°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, rain showers then light rain, cloudy later.
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
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
New Snow
Light rain, clear sky, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 5,935ft to 5,607ft, with rain below.
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) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
New Snow
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 5,771ft to 5,509ft, with rain below.
Max 52°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, thunderstorms, fog later.
This Snow Forecast for St Jean d'Arves, 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 St Jean d'Arves, 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.
St Jean d'Arves Snow Forecast updated at 13:38 PDT, next update expected 19:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near St Jean d'Arves
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | 21in | 27in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 22in | 26in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 21in | 24in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 17in | 23in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 21in | 22in | |||||||
| Méribel | 18in | 21in | |||||||
| St Sorlin d'Arves | 19in | 21in | |||||||
| Albiez Montrond | 17in | 18in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in St Jean d'Arves
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to St Jean d'Arves, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in St Jean d'Arves, 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 St Jean d'Arves 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 St Jean d'Arves 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 St Jean d'Arves 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.